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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.41, 3,855.98 and 2,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.41, 3,855.98 and 2,114.17 is: 3,164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.41 : 3,855.98 = 2,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.41/3,855.98 = 2,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.41x = 3,855.98 × 2,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.41x = 8,152,186.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,186.67/2,576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.17

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