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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.32, 4,618.26 and 2,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.32, 4,618.26 and 2,113.32 is: 3,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.32 : 4,618.26 = 2,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.32/4,618.26 = 2,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.32x = 4,618.26 × 2,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.32x = 9,759,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,861.22/3,085.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.32

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