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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.27, 4,751.66 and 2,118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.27, 4,751.66 and 2,118.49 is: 2,921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.27 : 4,751.66 = 2,118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.27/4,751.66 = 2,118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.27x = 4,751.66 × 2,118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.27x = 10,066,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,337.61/3,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.79

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