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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.70, 4,835.55 and 2,129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.70, 4,835.55 and 2,129.30 is: 3,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.70 : 4,835.55 = 2,129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.70/4,835.55 = 2,129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.70x = 4,835.55 × 2,129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.70x = 10,296,336.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,296,336.62/3,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,193.95

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