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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,286.89, 4,535.91 and 2,107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,286.89, 4,535.91 and 2,107.96 is: 2,908.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,286.89 : 4,535.91 = 2,107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,286.89/4,535.91 = 2,107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,286.89x = 4,535.91 × 2,107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,286.89x = 9,561,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,561,505.50/3,286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.98

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