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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.31, 4,557.88 and 2,124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.31, 4,557.88 and 2,124.43 is: 2,933.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.31 : 4,557.88 = 2,124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.31/4,557.88 = 2,124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.31x = 4,557.88 × 2,124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.31x = 9,682,897.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,897.01/3,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.05

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