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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.88, 4,555.08 and 2,122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.88, 4,555.08 and 2,122.52 is: 2,928.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.88 : 4,555.08 = 2,122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.88/4,555.08 = 2,122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.88x = 4,555.08 × 2,122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.88x = 9,668,248.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,668,248.40/3,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.10

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