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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.90, 4,827.96 and 2,123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.90, 4,827.96 and 2,123.93 is: 3,181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.90 : 4,827.96 = 2,123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.90/4,827.96 = 2,123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.90x = 4,827.96 × 2,123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.90x = 10,254,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,254,261.15/3,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.69

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