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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.91, 3,904.31 and 2,169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.91, 3,904.31 and 2,169.96 is: 3,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.91 : 3,904.31 = 2,169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.91/3,904.31 = 2,169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.91x = 3,904.31 × 2,169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.91x = 8,472,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,472,185.68/2,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.15

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