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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.39, 4,839.84 and 2,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.39, 4,839.84 and 2,130.27 is: 3,196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.39 : 4,839.84 = 2,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.39/4,839.84 = 2,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.39x = 4,839.84 × 2,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.39x = 10,310,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,165.96/3,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.56

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