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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,381.72, 4,667.32 and 2,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,381.72, 4,667.32 and 2,122.96 is: 2,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,381.72 : 4,667.32 = 2,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,381.72/4,667.32 = 2,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,381.72x = 4,667.32 × 2,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,381.72x = 9,908,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,908,511.92/3,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.02

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