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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.27, 4,562.97 and 2,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.27, 4,562.97 and 2,127.38 is: 2,937.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.27 : 4,562.97 = 2,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.27/4,562.97 = 2,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.27x = 4,562.97 × 2,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.27x = 9,707,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,707,171.12/3,304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.77

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