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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.52, 4,498.80 and 2,211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.52, 4,498.80 and 2,211.92 is: 3,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.52 : 4,498.80 = 2,211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.52/4,498.80 = 2,211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.52x = 4,498.80 × 2,211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.52x = 9,950,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,950,985.70/3,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.90

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