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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.63, 4,789.88 and 2,211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.63, 4,789.88 and 2,211.72 is: 3,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.63 : 4,789.88 = 2,211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.63/4,789.88 = 2,211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.63x = 4,789.88 × 2,211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.63x = 10,593,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593,862.34/3,470.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.44

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