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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.34, 4,998.83 and 2,130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.34, 4,998.83 and 2,130.27 is: 2,939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.34 : 4,998.83 = 2,130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.34/4,998.83 = 2,130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.34x = 4,998.83 × 2,130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.34x = 10,648,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,648,846.93/3,622.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,939.77

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