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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.27, 4,663.12 and 2,122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.27, 4,663.12 and 2,122.45 is: 2,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.27 : 4,663.12 = 2,122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.27/4,663.12 = 2,122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.27x = 4,663.12 × 2,122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.27x = 9,897,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,897,239.04/3,381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.08

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