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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.72, 4,499.94 and 2,143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.72, 4,499.94 and 2,143.28 is: 2,956.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.72 : 4,499.94 = 2,143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.72/4,499.94 = 2,143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.72x = 4,499.94 × 2,143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.72x = 9,644,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,644,631.40/3,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.92

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