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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.28, 4,561.29 and 2,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.28, 4,561.29 and 2,127.12 is: 2,935.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.28 : 4,561.29 = 2,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.28/4,561.29 = 2,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.28x = 4,561.29 × 2,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.28x = 9,702,411.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,411.18/3,305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.43

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