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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.23, 4,690.97 and 2,140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.23, 4,690.97 and 2,140.31 is: 2,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.23 : 4,690.97 = 2,140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.23/4,690.97 = 2,140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.23x = 4,690.97 × 2,140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.23x = 10,040,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,095.84/3,397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.38

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