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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.91, 4,479.96 and 2,111.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.91, 4,479.96 and 2,111.66 is: 2,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.91 : 4,479.96 = 2,111.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.91/4,479.96 = 2,111.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.91x = 4,479.96 × 2,111.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.91x = 9,460,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460,152.33/3,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.38

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