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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.08, 3,912.07 and 2,175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.08, 3,912.07 and 2,175.14 is: 3,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.08 : 3,912.07 = 2,175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.08/3,912.07 = 2,175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.08x = 3,912.07 × 2,175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.08x = 8,509,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509,299.94/2,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.92

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