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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.58, 4,834.26 and 2,120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.58, 4,834.26 and 2,120.67 is: 3,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.58 : 4,834.26 = 2,120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.58/4,834.26 = 2,120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.58x = 4,834.26 × 2,120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.58x = 10,251,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,251,870.15/3,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.28

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