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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.09, 5,266.21 and 2,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.09, 5,266.21 and 2,194.96 is: 3,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.09 : 5,266.21 = 2,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.09/5,266.21 = 2,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.09x = 5,266.21 × 2,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.09x = 11,559,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,559,109.33/3,511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.17

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