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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.10, 4,564.68 and 2,129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.10, 4,564.68 and 2,129.28 is: 2,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.10 : 4,564.68 = 2,129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.10/4,564.68 = 2,129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.10x = 4,564.68 × 2,129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.10x = 9,719,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719,481.83/3,308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.09

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