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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.08, 4,546.94 and 2,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.08, 4,546.94 and 2,116.13 is: 2,920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.08 : 4,546.94 = 2,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.08/4,546.94 = 2,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.08x = 4,546.94 × 2,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.08x = 9,621,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,621,882.83/3,295.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.08

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