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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.89, 4,665.36 and 2,124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.89, 4,665.36 and 2,124.06 is: 2,929.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.89 : 4,665.36 = 2,124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.89/4,665.36 = 2,124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.89x = 4,665.36 × 2,124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.89x = 9,909,504.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909,504.56/3,382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.31

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