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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.41, 4,504.85 and 2,129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.41, 4,504.85 and 2,129.66 is: 3,194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.41 : 4,504.85 = 2,129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.41/4,504.85 = 2,129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.41x = 4,504.85 × 2,129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.41x = 9,593,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593,790.56/3,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.30

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