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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.91, 4,759.44 and 2,104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.91, 4,759.44 and 2,104.21 is: 2,903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.91 : 4,759.44 = 2,104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.91/4,759.44 = 2,104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.91x = 4,759.44 × 2,104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.91x = 10,014,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,014,861.24/3,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.78

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