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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.32, 4,792.53 and 2,211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.32, 4,792.53 and 2,211.96 is: 3,054.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.32 : 4,792.53 = 2,211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.32/4,792.53 = 2,211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.32x = 4,792.53 × 2,211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.32x = 10,600,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600,910.93/3,470.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.74

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