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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,254.55, 4,490.07 and 2,136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,254.55, 4,490.07 and 2,136.11 is: 2,947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,254.55 : 4,490.07 = 2,136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,254.55/4,490.07 = 2,136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,254.55x = 4,490.07 × 2,136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,254.55x = 9,591,252.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,591,252.97/3,254.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.03

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