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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.67, 4,658.60 and 2,116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.67, 4,658.60 and 2,116.88 is: 2,923.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.67 : 4,658.60 = 2,116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.67/4,658.60 = 2,116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.67x = 4,658.60 × 2,116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.67x = 9,861,697.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,861,697.17/3,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.14

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