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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.73, 4,652.89 and 2,113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.73, 4,652.89 and 2,113.49 is: 2,916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.73 : 4,652.89 = 2,113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.73/4,652.89 = 2,113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.73x = 4,652.89 × 2,113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.73x = 9,833,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,854.72/3,371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.56

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