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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.21, 3,647.97 and 2,120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.21, 3,647.97 and 2,120.76 is: 2,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.21 : 3,647.97 = 2,120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.21/3,647.97 = 2,120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.21x = 3,647.97 × 2,120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.21x = 7,736,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736,468.86/2,643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.92

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