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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,453.61, 3,390.21 and 2,158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,453.61, 3,390.21 and 2,158.37 is: 2,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,453.61 : 3,390.21 = 2,158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,453.61/3,390.21 = 2,158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,453.61x = 3,390.21 × 2,158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,453.61x = 7,317,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,317,327.56/2,453.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.27

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