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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.39, 4,542.12 and 2,112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.39, 4,542.12 and 2,112.47 is: 2,915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.39 : 4,542.12 = 2,112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.39/4,542.12 = 2,112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.39x = 4,542.12 × 2,112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.39x = 9,595,069.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595,069.53/3,291.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.20

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