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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,096.21, 4,268.33 and 2,210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,096.21, 4,268.33 and 2,210.48 is: 3,047.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,096.21 : 4,268.33 = 2,210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,096.21/4,268.33 = 2,210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,096.21x = 4,268.33 × 2,210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,096.21x = 9,435,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435,058.10/3,096.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.29

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