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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.67, 4,438.35 and 2,094.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.67, 4,438.35 and 2,094.64 is: 2,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.67 : 4,438.35 = 2,094.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.67/4,438.35 = 2,094.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.67x = 4,438.35 × 2,094.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.67x = 9,296,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,745.44/3,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.08

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