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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.44, 4,456.19 and 2,109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.44, 4,456.19 and 2,109.54 is: 2,911.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.44 : 4,456.19 = 2,109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.44/4,456.19 = 2,109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.44x = 4,456.19 × 2,109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.44x = 9,400,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,500.50/3,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.78

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