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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.62, 4,770.99 and 2,130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.62, 4,770.99 and 2,130.66 is: 2,939.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.62 : 4,770.99 = 2,130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.62/4,770.99 = 2,130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.62x = 4,770.99 × 2,130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.62x = 10,165,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165,357.55/3,457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.99

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