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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.32, 3,220.62 and 2,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.32, 3,220.62 and 2,074.08 is: 3,094.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.32 : 3,220.62 = 2,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.32/3,220.62 = 2,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.32x = 3,220.62 × 2,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.32x = 6,679,823.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,823.53/2,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.92

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