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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.23, 4,210.88 and 2,107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.23, 4,210.88 and 2,107.41 is: 2,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.23 : 4,210.88 = 2,107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.23/4,210.88 = 2,107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.23x = 4,210.88 × 2,107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.23x = 8,874,050.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,874,050.62/3,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.26

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