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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.68, 4,830.31 and 2,126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.68, 4,830.31 and 2,126.71 is: 3,184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.68 : 4,830.31 = 2,126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.68/4,830.31 = 2,126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.68x = 4,830.31 × 2,126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.68x = 10,272,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272,668.58/3,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.65

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