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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.71, 4,670.08 and 2,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.71, 4,670.08 and 2,125.80 is: 2,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.71 : 4,670.08 = 2,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.71/4,670.08 = 2,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.71x = 4,670.08 × 2,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.71x = 9,927,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,927,650.75/3,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.96

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