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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.88, 4,476.12 and 2,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.88, 4,476.12 and 2,126 is: 2,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.88 : 4,476.12 = 2,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.88/4,476.12 = 2,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.88x = 4,476.12 × 2,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.88x = 9,516,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516,231.12/3,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.69

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