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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.79, 4,452.53 and 2,106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.79, 4,452.53 and 2,106.90 is: 2,908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.79 : 4,452.53 = 2,106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.79/4,452.53 = 2,106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.79x = 4,452.53 × 2,106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.79x = 9,381,040.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,381,040.72/3,225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.14

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