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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,093.20, 4,268.72 and 2,211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,093.20, 4,268.72 and 2,211.11 is: 3,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,093.20 : 4,268.72 = 2,211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,093.20/4,268.72 = 2,211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,093.20x = 4,268.72 × 2,211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,093.20x = 9,438,577.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,438,577.08/3,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.40

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