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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.18, 3,925.92 and 2,176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.18, 3,925.92 and 2,176.22 is: 3,270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.18 : 3,925.92 = 2,176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.18/3,925.92 = 2,176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.18x = 3,925.92 × 2,176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.18x = 8,543,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,543,665.62/2,612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.70

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