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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.72, 4,517.22 and 2,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.72, 4,517.22 and 2,094.28 is: 2,891.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.72 : 4,517.22 = 2,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.72/4,517.22 = 2,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.72x = 4,517.22 × 2,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.72x = 9,460,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460,323.50/3,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.54

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