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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,406.41, 4,697.53 and 2,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,406.41, 4,697.53 and 2,211.80 is: 3,050.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,406.41 : 4,697.53 = 2,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,406.41/4,697.53 = 2,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,406.41x = 4,697.53 × 2,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,406.41x = 10,389,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389,967.84/3,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.12

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