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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.23, 4,421.19 and 2,797.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.23, 4,421.19 and 2,797.05 is: 3,850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.23 : 4,421.19 = 2,797.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.23/4,421.19 = 2,797.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.23x = 4,421.19 × 2,797.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.23x = 12,366,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,366,289.49/3,211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.95

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