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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,291.79, 4,544.28 and 2,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,291.79, 4,544.28 and 2,114.86 is: 2,919.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,291.79 : 4,544.28 = 2,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,291.79/4,544.28 = 2,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,291.79x = 4,544.28 × 2,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,291.79x = 9,610,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,610,516.00/3,291.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.54

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