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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.76, 4,561.86 and 2,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.76, 4,561.86 and 2,209.52 is: 3,311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.76 : 4,561.86 = 2,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.76/4,561.86 = 2,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.76x = 4,561.86 × 2,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.76x = 10,079,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,079,520.91/3,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.54

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