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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.19, 4,535.93 and 2,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.19, 4,535.93 and 2,171.15 is: 2,991.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.19 : 4,535.93 = 2,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.19/4,535.93 = 2,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.19x = 4,535.93 × 2,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.19x = 9,848,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,150.88/3,292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,991.37

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