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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.70, 4,562.76 and 2,129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.70, 4,562.76 and 2,129.37 is: 2,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.70 : 4,562.76 = 2,129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.70/4,562.76 = 2,129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.70x = 4,562.76 × 2,129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.70x = 9,715,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715,770.80/3,306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.21

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