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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.09, 4,366.49 and 2,117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.09, 4,366.49 and 2,117.49 is: 2,921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.09 : 4,366.49 = 2,117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.09/4,366.49 = 2,117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.09x = 4,366.49 × 2,117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.09x = 9,245,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,245,988.32/3,165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.24

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