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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.44, 4,947.56 and 2,192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.44, 4,947.56 and 2,192.14 is: 3,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.44 : 4,947.56 = 2,192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.44/4,947.56 = 2,192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.44x = 4,947.56 × 2,192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.44x = 10,845,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845,744.18/3,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.16

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