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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.95, 4,773.37 and 2,131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.95, 4,773.37 and 2,131.35 is: 2,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.95 : 4,773.37 = 2,131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.95/4,773.37 = 2,131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.95x = 4,773.37 × 2,131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.95x = 10,173,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,722.15/3,459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.42

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