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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,211.55, 4,430.34 and 2,502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,211.55, 4,430.34 and 2,502.12 is: 3,451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,211.55 : 4,430.34 = 2,502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,211.55/4,430.34 = 2,502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,211.55x = 4,430.34 × 2,502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,211.55x = 11,085,242.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,085,242.32/3,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.69

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