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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.46, 3,108.83 and 2,116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.46, 3,108.83 and 2,116.82 is: 2,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.46 : 3,108.83 = 2,116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.46/3,108.83 = 2,116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.46x = 3,108.83 × 2,116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.46x = 6,580,807.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580,807.39/2,257.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.14

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