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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.38, 3,936.22 and 2,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.38, 3,936.22 and 2,160.28 is: 3,255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.38 : 3,936.22 = 2,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.38/3,936.22 = 2,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.38x = 3,936.22 × 2,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.38x = 8,503,337.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,337.34/2,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.02

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