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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.13, 3,320.01 and 2,162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.13, 3,320.01 and 2,162.09 is: 2,980.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.13 : 3,320.01 = 2,162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.13/3,320.01 = 2,162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.13x = 3,320.01 × 2,162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.13x = 7,178,168.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,168.72/2,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.81

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