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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.68, 4,690.98 and 2,140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.68, 4,690.98 and 2,140.44 is: 2,955.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.68 : 4,690.98 = 2,140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.68/4,690.98 = 2,140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.68x = 4,690.98 × 2,140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.68x = 10,040,761.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,761.23/3,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.18

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