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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.50, 4,541.58 and 2,112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.50, 4,541.58 and 2,112.62 is: 2,916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.50 : 4,541.58 = 2,112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.50/4,541.58 = 2,112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.50x = 4,541.58 × 2,112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.50x = 9,594,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,594,610.03/3,289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.74

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