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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.16, 4,349.88 and 2,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.16, 4,349.88 and 2,209.68 is: 3,046.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.16 : 4,349.88 = 2,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.16/4,349.88 = 2,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.16x = 4,349.88 × 2,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.16x = 9,611,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,611,842.84/3,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.39

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