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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.17, 4,557.23 and 2,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.17, 4,557.23 and 2,124.24 is: 2,932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.17 : 4,557.23 = 2,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.17/4,557.23 = 2,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.17x = 4,557.23 × 2,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.17x = 9,680,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,650.26/3,301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.49

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