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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.85, 4,685.66 and 2,135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.85, 4,685.66 and 2,135.90 is: 2,946.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.85 : 4,685.66 = 2,135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.85/4,685.66 = 2,135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.85x = 4,685.66 × 2,135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.85x = 10,008,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,008,090.51/3,396.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.29

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