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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.90, 5,058.66 and 2,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.90, 5,058.66 and 2,122.92 is: 3,183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.90 : 5,058.66 = 2,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.90/5,058.66 = 2,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.90x = 5,058.66 × 2,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.90x = 10,739,130.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,739,130.49/3,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.95

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