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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.36, 4,552.67 and 2,122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.36, 4,552.67 and 2,122.02 is: 2,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.36 : 4,552.67 = 2,122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.36/4,552.67 = 2,122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.36x = 4,552.67 × 2,122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.36x = 9,660,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,846.18/3,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.10

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