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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.89, 4,583.19 and 2,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.89, 4,583.19 and 2,127.28 is: 2,933.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.89 : 4,583.19 = 2,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.89/4,583.19 = 2,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.89x = 4,583.19 × 2,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.89x = 9,749,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749,728.42/3,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.23

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