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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.82, 4,760.76 and 2,122.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.82, 4,760.76 and 2,122.26 is: 2,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.82 : 4,760.76 = 2,122.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.82/4,760.76 = 2,122.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.82x = 4,760.76 × 2,122.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.82x = 10,103,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,103,570.52/3,447.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.42

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