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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.85, 4,670.01 and 2,125.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.85, 4,670.01 and 2,125.73 is: 2,934.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.85 : 4,670.01 = 2,125.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.85/4,670.01 = 2,125.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.85x = 4,670.01 × 2,125.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.85x = 9,927,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,180.36/3,382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.56

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