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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.93, 4,771.96 and 2,130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.93, 4,771.96 and 2,130.33 is: 2,939.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.93 : 4,771.96 = 2,130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.93/4,771.96 = 2,130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.93x = 4,771.96 × 2,130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.93x = 10,165,849.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165,849.55/3,458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.02

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