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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.97, 4,773.38 and 2,131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.97, 4,773.38 and 2,131.36 is: 2,940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.97 : 4,773.38 = 2,131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.97/4,773.38 = 2,131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.97x = 4,773.38 × 2,131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.97x = 10,173,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,173,795.46/3,459.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.43

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