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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.79, 3,506.22 and 2,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.79, 3,506.22 and 2,160.18 is: 2,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.79 : 3,506.22 = 2,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.79/3,506.22 = 2,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.79x = 3,506.22 × 2,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.79x = 7,574,066.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,574,066.32/2,533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.22

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