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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.13, 4,816.44 and 2,286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.13, 4,816.44 and 2,286.95 is: 3,432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.13 : 4,816.44 = 2,286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.13/4,816.44 = 2,286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.13x = 4,816.44 × 2,286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.13x = 11,014,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014,933.38/3,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.37

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