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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.60, 4,836.89 and 2,711.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.60, 4,836.89 and 2,711.96 is: 4,062.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.60 : 4,836.89 = 2,711.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.60/4,836.89 = 2,711.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.60x = 4,836.89 × 2,711.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.60x = 13,117,414.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117,414.46/3,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.88

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