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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.78, 4,563.41 and 2,128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.78, 4,563.41 and 2,128.23 is: 2,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.78 : 4,563.41 = 2,128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.78/4,563.41 = 2,128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.78x = 4,563.41 × 2,128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.78x = 9,711,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,711,975.42/3,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.99

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