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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.56, 4,866.84 and 2,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.56, 4,866.84 and 2,091.12 is: 3,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.56 : 4,866.84 = 2,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.56/4,866.84 = 2,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.56x = 4,866.84 × 2,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.56x = 10,177,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,177,146.46/3,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.68

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