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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.56, 3,050.68 and 2,150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.56, 3,050.68 and 2,150.36 is: 2,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.56 : 3,050.68 = 2,150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.56/3,050.68 = 2,150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.56x = 3,050.68 × 2,150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.56x = 6,560,060.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560,060.24/2,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.58

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