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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.89, 4,486.96 and 2,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.89, 4,486.96 and 2,191.66 is: 3,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.89 : 4,486.96 = 2,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.89/4,486.96 = 2,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.89x = 4,486.96 × 2,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.89x = 9,833,890.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,890.75/3,253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.20

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