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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,524.94, 4,863.15 and 2,127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,524.94, 4,863.15 and 2,127.18 is: 2,934.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,524.94 : 4,863.15 = 2,127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,524.94/4,863.15 = 2,127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,524.94x = 4,863.15 × 2,127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,524.94x = 10,344,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,344,795.42/3,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.74

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