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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,226.58, 4,839.85 and 2,130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,226.58, 4,839.85 and 2,130.68 is: 3,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,226.58 : 4,839.85 = 2,130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,226.58/4,839.85 = 2,130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,226.58x = 4,839.85 × 2,130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,226.58x = 10,312,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312,171.60/3,226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.01

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