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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.76, 4,758.40 and 2,122.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.76, 4,758.40 and 2,122.08 is: 2,927.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.76 : 4,758.40 = 2,122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.76/4,758.40 = 2,122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.76x = 4,758.40 × 2,122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.76x = 10,097,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,097,705.47/3,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.07

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