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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.38, 4,924.44 and 2,111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.38, 4,924.44 and 2,111.54 is: 3,166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.38 : 4,924.44 = 2,111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.38/4,924.44 = 2,111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.38x = 4,924.44 × 2,111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.38x = 10,398,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,398,127.42/3,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.90

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