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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.92, 4,479.48 and 2,125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.92, 4,479.48 and 2,125.92 is: 2,934.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.92 : 4,479.48 = 2,125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.92/4,479.48 = 2,125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.92x = 4,479.48 × 2,125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.92x = 9,523,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523,016.12/3,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.75

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