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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.91, 4,211.11 and 2,169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.91, 4,211.11 and 2,169.23 is: 2,989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.91 : 4,211.11 = 2,169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.91/4,211.11 = 2,169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.91x = 4,211.11 × 2,169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.91x = 9,134,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,134,871.25/3,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.25

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