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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.10, 3,226.05 and 2,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.10, 3,226.05 and 2,008.10 is: 3,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.10 : 3,226.05 = 2,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.10/3,226.05 = 2,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.10x = 3,226.05 × 2,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.10x = 6,478,231.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,478,231.01/2,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.39

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