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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.09, 4,561.58 and 2,128.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.09, 4,561.58 and 2,128.71 is: 2,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.09 : 4,561.58 = 2,128.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.09/4,561.58 = 2,128.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.09x = 4,561.58 × 2,128.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.09x = 9,710,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,710,270.32/3,306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.09

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