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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,386.62, 4,671.48 and 2,061.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,386.62, 4,671.48 and 2,061.24 is: 2,843.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,386.62 : 4,671.48 = 2,061.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,386.62/4,671.48 = 2,061.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,386.62x = 4,671.48 × 2,061.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,386.62x = 9,629,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629,041.44/3,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.26

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