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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,363.84, 4,642.56 and 2,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,363.84, 4,642.56 and 2,125.44 is: 2,933.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,363.84 : 4,642.56 = 2,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,363.84/4,642.56 = 2,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,363.84x = 4,642.56 × 2,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,363.84x = 9,867,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867,482.73/3,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.40

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