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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.82, 3,188.86 and 2,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.82, 3,188.86 and 2,122.56 is: 2,929.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.82 : 3,188.86 = 2,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.82/3,188.86 = 2,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.82x = 3,188.86 × 2,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.82x = 6,768,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,768,541.38/2,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.07

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