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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.16, 4,763.52 and 2,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.16, 4,763.52 and 2,211.84 is: 3,052.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.16 : 4,763.52 = 2,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.16/4,763.52 = 2,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.16x = 4,763.52 × 2,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.16x = 10,536,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,536,144.08/3,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.04

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