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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.21, 4,561.10 and 2,126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.21, 4,561.10 and 2,126.27 is: 2,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.21 : 4,561.10 = 2,126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.21/4,561.10 = 2,126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.21x = 4,561.10 × 2,126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.21x = 9,698,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,698,146.82/3,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.20

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