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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.93, 4,548.82 and 2,120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.93, 4,548.82 and 2,120.42 is: 2,926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.93 : 4,548.82 = 2,120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.93/4,548.82 = 2,120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.93x = 4,548.82 × 2,120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.93x = 9,645,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,645,391.46/3,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.46

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