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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.71, 4,753.56 and 2,118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.71, 4,753.56 and 2,118.93 is: 2,923.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.71 : 4,753.56 = 2,118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.71/4,753.56 = 2,118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.71x = 4,753.56 × 2,118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.71x = 10,072,460.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,072,460.89/3,445.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.19

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