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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.16, 3,391.37 and 2,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.16, 3,391.37 and 2,213.12 is: 3,052.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.16 : 3,391.37 = 2,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.16/3,391.37 = 2,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.16x = 3,391.37 × 2,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.16x = 7,505,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,514.49/2,459.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.06

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