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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,397.81, 4,687.93 and 2,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,397.81, 4,687.93 and 2,140.12 is: 2,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,397.81 : 4,687.93 = 2,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,397.81/4,687.93 = 2,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,397.81x = 4,687.93 × 2,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,397.81x = 10,032,732.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,032,732.75/3,397.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.71

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