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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.65, 4,561.18 and 2,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.65, 4,561.18 and 2,127.29 is: 2,934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.65 : 4,561.18 = 2,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.65/4,561.18 = 2,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.65x = 4,561.18 × 2,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.65x = 9,702,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,924.48/3,306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.37

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