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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.14, 4,656.49 and 2,115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.14, 4,656.49 and 2,115.35 is: 2,921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.14 : 4,656.49 = 2,115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.14/4,656.49 = 2,115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.14x = 4,656.49 × 2,115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.14x = 9,850,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850,112.47/3,372.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.03

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