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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,159.03, 4,354.84 and 2,211.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,159.03, 4,354.84 and 2,211.83 is: 3,049.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,159.03 : 4,354.84 = 2,211.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,159.03/4,354.84 = 2,211.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,159.03x = 4,354.84 × 2,211.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,159.03x = 9,632,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632,179.41/3,159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.10

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