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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.97, 4,858.90 and 2,123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.97, 4,858.90 and 2,123.72 is: 2,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.97 : 4,858.90 = 2,123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.97/4,858.90 = 2,123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.97x = 4,858.90 × 2,123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.97x = 10,318,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,318,949.95/3,520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.71

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