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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.64, 4,538.52 and 2,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.64, 4,538.52 and 2,111.36 is: 2,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.64 : 4,538.52 = 2,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.64/4,538.52 = 2,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.64x = 4,538.52 × 2,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.64x = 9,582,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,449.59/3,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.92

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