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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.68, 4,313.97 and 2,121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.68, 4,313.97 and 2,121.08 is: 2,923.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.68 : 4,313.97 = 2,121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.68/4,313.97 = 2,121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.68x = 4,313.97 × 2,121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.68x = 9,150,253.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,253.92/3,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.70

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