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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.00, 3,207.69 and 1,916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.00, 3,207.69 and 1,916.10 is: 2,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.00 : 3,207.69 = 1,916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.00/3,207.69 = 1,916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.00x = 3,207.69 × 1,916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.00x = 6,146,254.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146,254.81/2,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.73

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