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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.02, 4,555.73 and 2,122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.02, 4,555.73 and 2,122.13 is: 2,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.02 : 4,555.73 = 2,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.02/4,555.73 = 2,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.02x = 4,555.73 × 2,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.02x = 9,667,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,667,851.30/3,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.52

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