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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.23, 4,819.80 and 2,121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.23, 4,819.80 and 2,121.59 is: 3,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.23 : 4,819.80 = 2,121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.23/4,819.80 = 2,121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.23x = 4,819.80 × 2,121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.23x = 10,225,639.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225,639.48/3,210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.33

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