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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.86, 4,759.61 and 2,122.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.86, 4,759.61 and 2,122.35 is: 2,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.86 : 4,759.61 = 2,122.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.86/4,759.61 = 2,122.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.86x = 4,759.61 × 2,122.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.86x = 10,101,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,101,547.67/3,448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.95

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