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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.66, 4,558.48 and 2,123.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.66, 4,558.48 and 2,123.58 is: 2,931.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.66 : 4,558.48 = 2,123.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.66/4,558.48 = 2,123.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.66x = 4,558.48 × 2,123.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.66x = 9,680,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,680,296.96/3,302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,931.06

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