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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.46, 4,806.56 and 2,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.46, 4,806.56 and 2,111.52 is: 3,161.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.46 : 4,806.56 = 2,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.46/4,806.56 = 2,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.46x = 4,806.56 × 2,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.46x = 10,149,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,149,147.57/3,210.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.28

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