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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,368.70, 4,647.96 and 2,189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,368.70, 4,647.96 and 2,189.58 is: 3,021.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,368.70 : 4,647.96 = 2,189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,368.70/4,647.96 = 2,189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,368.70x = 4,647.96 × 2,189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,368.70x = 10,177,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177,080.26/3,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.07

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