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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,430.96, 4,735.60 and 2,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,430.96, 4,735.60 and 2,191.12 is: 3,024.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,430.96 : 4,735.60 = 2,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,430.96/4,735.60 = 2,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,430.96x = 4,735.60 × 2,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,430.96x = 10,376,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,376,267.87/3,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.30

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