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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.80, 3,222.53 and 2,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.80, 3,222.53 and 2,006.88 is: 2,995.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.80 : 3,222.53 = 2,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.80/3,222.53 = 2,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.80x = 3,222.53 × 2,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.80x = 6,467,220.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,220.97/2,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.75

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