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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.76, 4,719.44 and 2,161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.76, 4,719.44 and 2,161.41 is: 2,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.76 : 4,719.44 = 2,161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.76/4,719.44 = 2,161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.76x = 4,719.44 × 2,161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.76x = 10,200,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200,639.71/3,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.98

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