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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.97, 4,563.00 and 2,124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.97, 4,563.00 and 2,124.99 is: 2,932.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.97 : 4,563.00 = 2,124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.97/4,563.00 = 2,124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.97x = 4,563.00 × 2,124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.97x = 9,696,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,696,335.35/3,305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.98

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