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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.99, 4,463.55 and 2,112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.99, 4,463.55 and 2,112.90 is: 2,916.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.99 : 4,463.55 = 2,112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.99/4,463.55 = 2,112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.99x = 4,463.55 × 2,112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.99x = 9,431,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431,034.80/3,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.23

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