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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,374.94, 4,655.97 and 2,196.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,374.94, 4,655.97 and 2,196.12 is: 3,029.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,374.94 : 4,655.97 = 2,196.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,374.94/4,655.97 = 2,196.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,374.94x = 4,655.97 × 2,196.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,374.94x = 10,225,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,068.84/3,374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.70

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