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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,399.68, 4,691.40 and 2,002.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,399.68, 4,691.40 and 2,002.16 is: 2,762.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,399.68 : 4,691.40 = 2,002.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,399.68/4,691.40 = 2,002.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,399.68x = 4,691.40 × 2,002.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,399.68x = 9,392,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392,933.42/3,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.89

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