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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.99, 4,835.57 and 2,129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.99, 4,835.57 and 2,129.02 is: 3,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.99 : 4,835.57 = 2,129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.99/4,835.57 = 2,129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.99x = 4,835.57 × 2,129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.99x = 10,295,002.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,295,002.51/3,227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.30

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