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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.36, 3,268.45 and 2,159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.36, 3,268.45 and 2,159.96 is: 2,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.36 : 3,268.45 = 2,159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.36/3,268.45 = 2,159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.36x = 3,268.45 × 2,159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.36x = 7,059,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059,721.26/2,381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.58

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