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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.41, 4,828.77 and 2,124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.41, 4,828.77 and 2,124.42 is: 3,182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.41 : 4,828.77 = 2,124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.41/4,828.77 = 2,124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.41x = 4,828.77 × 2,124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.41x = 10,258,335.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,258,335.56/3,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.45

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