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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.11, 3,914.60 and 2,156.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.11, 3,914.60 and 2,156.13 is: 3,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.11 : 3,914.60 = 2,156.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.11/3,914.60 = 2,156.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.11x = 3,914.60 × 2,156.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.11x = 8,440,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440,375.72/2,608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.20

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