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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.68, 4,545.88 and 2,114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.68, 4,545.88 and 2,114.88 is: 2,917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.68 : 4,545.88 = 2,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.68/4,545.88 = 2,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.68x = 4,545.88 × 2,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.68x = 9,613,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,613,990.69/3,295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.15

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