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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.28, 4,625.64 and 2,109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.28, 4,625.64 and 2,109.84 is: 3,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.28 : 4,625.64 = 2,109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.28/4,625.64 = 2,109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.28x = 4,625.64 × 2,109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.28x = 9,759,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,360.30/3,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.25

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