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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.64, 4,422.40 and 2,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.64, 4,422.40 and 2,159.88 is: 2,975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.64 : 4,422.40 = 2,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.64/4,422.40 = 2,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.64x = 4,422.40 × 2,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.64x = 9,551,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551,853.31/3,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.99

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