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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.21, 3,279.33 and 2,126.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.21, 3,279.33 and 2,126.10 is: 2,935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.21 : 3,279.33 = 2,126.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.21/3,279.33 = 2,126.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.21x = 3,279.33 × 2,126.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.21x = 6,972,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972,183.51/2,375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.40

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