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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.66, 4,544.48 and 2,113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.66, 4,544.48 and 2,113.86 is: 2,915.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.66 : 4,544.48 = 2,113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.66/4,544.48 = 2,113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.66x = 4,544.48 × 2,113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.66x = 9,606,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,394.49/3,294.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.75

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