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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.28, 4,541.10 and 2,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.28, 4,541.10 and 2,112.60 is: 2,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.28 : 4,541.10 = 2,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.28/4,541.10 = 2,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.28x = 4,541.10 × 2,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.28x = 9,593,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,593,527.86/3,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.72

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