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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.63, 4,536.93 and 2,110.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.63, 4,536.93 and 2,110.29 is: 2,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.63 : 4,536.93 = 2,110.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.63/4,536.93 = 2,110.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.63x = 4,536.93 × 2,110.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.63x = 9,574,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574,238.01/3,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.21

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