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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.72, 4,755.89 and 2,120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.72, 4,755.89 and 2,120.49 is: 2,925.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.72 : 4,755.89 = 2,120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.72/4,755.89 = 2,120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.72x = 4,755.89 × 2,120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.72x = 10,084,806.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,806.58/3,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.07

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