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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.12, 4,063.68 and 2,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.12, 4,063.68 and 2,195.04 is: 3,292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.12 : 4,063.68 = 2,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.12/4,063.68 = 2,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.12x = 4,063.68 × 2,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.12x = 8,919,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,919,940.15/2,709.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.56

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