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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.35, 4,669.32 and 2,125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.35, 4,669.32 and 2,125.23 is: 2,933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.35 : 4,669.32 = 2,125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.35/4,669.32 = 2,125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.35x = 4,669.32 × 2,125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.35x = 9,923,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,923,378.94/3,382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.87

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