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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.20, 4,624.80 and 2,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.20, 4,624.80 and 2,111.20 is: 3,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.20 : 4,624.80 = 2,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.20/4,624.80 = 2,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.20x = 4,624.80 × 2,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.20x = 9,763,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763,877.76/3,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.80

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