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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.49, 2,946.97 and 2,110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.49, 2,946.97 and 2,110.61 is: 2,893.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.49 : 2,946.97 = 2,110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.49/2,946.97 = 2,110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.49x = 2,946.97 × 2,110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.49x = 6,219,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,219,892.26/2,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.67

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