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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.86, 3,041.55 and 2,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.86, 3,041.55 and 2,160.26 is: 2,974.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.86 : 3,041.55 = 2,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.86/3,041.55 = 2,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.86x = 3,041.55 × 2,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.86x = 6,570,538.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,538.80/2,208.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.63

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