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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.38, 3,845.31 and 2,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.38, 3,845.31 and 2,179.06 is: 3,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.38 : 3,845.31 = 2,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.38/3,845.31 = 2,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.38x = 3,845.31 × 2,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.38x = 8,379,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,161.21/2,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.35

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