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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.86, 4,670.02 and 2,125.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.86, 4,670.02 and 2,125.74 is: 2,934.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.86 : 4,670.02 = 2,125.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.86/4,670.02 = 2,125.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.86x = 4,670.02 × 2,125.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.86x = 9,927,248.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,248.31/3,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.57

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