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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,227.76, 4,454.40 and 2,109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,227.76, 4,454.40 and 2,109.42 is: 2,911.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,227.76 : 4,454.40 = 2,109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,227.76/4,454.40 = 2,109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,227.76x = 4,454.40 × 2,109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,227.76x = 9,396,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,396,200.45/3,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.06

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