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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.84, 3,179.72 and 2,160.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.84, 3,179.72 and 2,160.61 is: 2,975.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.84 : 3,179.72 = 2,160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.84/3,179.72 = 2,160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.84x = 3,179.72 × 2,160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.84x = 6,870,132.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,132.28/2,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.58

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