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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.34, 4,651.53 and 2,131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.34, 4,651.53 and 2,131.94 is: 2,942.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.34 : 4,651.53 = 2,131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.34/4,651.53 = 2,131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.34x = 4,651.53 × 2,131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.34x = 9,916,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,916,782.87/3,370.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.37

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