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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.35, 4,544.43 and 2,159.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.35, 4,544.43 and 2,159.31 is: 2,977.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.35 : 4,544.43 = 2,159.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.35/4,544.43 = 2,159.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.35x = 4,544.43 × 2,159.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.35x = 9,812,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,812,833.14/3,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.78

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