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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.36, 3,288.66 and 2,158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.36, 3,288.66 and 2,158.96 is: 3,240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.36 : 3,288.66 = 2,158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.36/3,288.66 = 2,158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.36x = 3,288.66 × 2,158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.36x = 7,100,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,100,085.39/2,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.04

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