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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.41, 4,650.64 and 2,127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.41, 4,650.64 and 2,127.25 is: 2,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.41 : 4,650.64 = 2,127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.41/4,650.64 = 2,127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.41x = 4,650.64 × 2,127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.41x = 9,893,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,893,073.94/3,371.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.40

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