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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,388.44, 4,673.34 and 2,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,388.44, 4,673.34 and 2,144.28 is: 2,957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,388.44 : 4,673.34 = 2,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,388.44/4,673.34 = 2,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,388.44x = 4,673.34 × 2,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,388.44x = 10,020,949.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,020,949.50/3,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.39

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