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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,097.68, 4,271.52 and 2,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,097.68, 4,271.52 and 2,213.16 is: 3,051.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,097.68 : 4,271.52 = 2,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,097.68/4,271.52 = 2,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,097.68x = 4,271.52 × 2,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,097.68x = 9,453,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,453,557.20/3,097.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.82

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