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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.67, 4,555.11 and 2,123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.67, 4,555.11 and 2,123.85 is: 2,929.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.67 : 4,555.11 = 2,123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.67/4,555.11 = 2,123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.67x = 4,555.11 × 2,123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.67x = 9,674,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,674,370.37/3,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.26

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