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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.99, 4,676.55 and 2,130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.99, 4,676.55 and 2,130.41 is: 2,938.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.99 : 4,676.55 = 2,130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.99/4,676.55 = 2,130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.99x = 4,676.55 × 2,130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.99x = 9,962,968.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,962,968.89/3,389.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.94

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