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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.28, 4,565.72 and 2,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.28, 4,565.72 and 2,129.40 is: 2,940.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.28 : 4,565.72 = 2,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.28/4,565.72 = 2,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.28x = 4,565.72 × 2,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.28x = 9,722,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,244.17/3,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.54

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