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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.56, 4,687.59 and 2,139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.56, 4,687.59 and 2,139.87 is: 2,952.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.56 : 4,687.59 = 2,139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.56/4,687.59 = 2,139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.56x = 4,687.59 × 2,139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.56x = 10,030,833.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,030,833.21/3,397.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.36

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