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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.95, 4,771.99 and 2,130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.95, 4,771.99 and 2,130.35 is: 2,939.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.95 : 4,771.99 = 2,130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.95/4,771.99 = 2,130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.95x = 4,771.99 × 2,130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.95x = 10,166,008.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,166,008.90/3,458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.04

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