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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.03, 4,663 and 2,120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.03, 4,663 and 2,120.23 is: 2,925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.03 : 4,663 = 2,120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.03/4,663 = 2,120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.03x = 4,663 × 2,120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.03x = 9,886,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,886,632.49/3,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.01

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