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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.12, 3,973.35 and 2,181.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.12, 3,973.35 and 2,181.07 is: 3,263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.12 : 3,973.35 = 2,181.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.12/3,973.35 = 2,181.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.12x = 3,973.35 × 2,181.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.12x = 8,666,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666,154.48/2,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.95

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