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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,385.40, 4,675.46 and 2,127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,385.40, 4,675.46 and 2,127.47 is: 2,938.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,385.40 : 4,675.46 = 2,127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,385.40/4,675.46 = 2,127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,385.40x = 4,675.46 × 2,127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,385.40x = 9,946,866.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,946,866.87/3,385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.17

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