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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.44, 3,457.32 and 2,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.44, 3,457.32 and 2,160.08 is: 2,973.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.44 : 3,457.32 = 2,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.44/3,457.32 = 2,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.44x = 3,457.32 × 2,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.44x = 7,468,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,468,087.79/2,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.63

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