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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.14, 3,602.43 and 2,111.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.14, 3,602.43 and 2,111.34 is: 2,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.14 : 3,602.43 = 2,111.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.14/3,602.43 = 2,111.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.14x = 3,602.43 × 2,111.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.14x = 7,605,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,954.56/2,608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.24

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