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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.30, 4,452.12 and 2,108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.30, 4,452.12 and 2,108.88 is: 2,908.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.30 : 4,452.12 = 2,108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.30/4,452.12 = 2,108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.30x = 4,452.12 × 2,108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.30x = 9,388,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,986.83/3,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.34

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