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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.96, 4,826.22 and 2,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.96, 4,826.22 and 2,124.88 is: 3,180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.96 : 4,826.22 = 2,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.96/4,826.22 = 2,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.96x = 4,826.22 × 2,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.96x = 10,255,138.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,255,138.35/3,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.91

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