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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,394.44, 4,681.62 and 2,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,394.44, 4,681.62 and 2,150.28 is: 2,965.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,394.44 : 4,681.62 = 2,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,394.44/4,681.62 = 2,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,394.44x = 4,681.62 × 2,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,394.44x = 10,066,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,793.85/3,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,965.67

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