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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.14, 4,891.72 and 2,291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.14, 4,891.72 and 2,291.58 is: 3,437.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.14 : 4,891.72 = 2,291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.14/4,891.72 = 2,291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.14x = 4,891.72 × 2,291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.14x = 11,209,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,209,767.72/3,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.38

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