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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,238.59, 4,469.58 and 2,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,238.59, 4,469.58 and 2,120.14 is: 2,926.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,238.59 : 4,469.58 = 2,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,238.59/4,469.58 = 2,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,238.59x = 4,469.58 × 2,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,238.59x = 9,476,140.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476,140.93/3,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.00

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