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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.20, 4,259.10 and 2,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.20, 4,259.10 and 2,109.80 is: 3,159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.20 : 4,259.10 = 2,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.20/4,259.10 = 2,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.20x = 4,259.10 × 2,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.20x = 8,985,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,985,849.18/2,844.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.36

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