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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.34, 3,979.84 and 2,108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.34, 3,979.84 and 2,108.30 is: 3,151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.34 : 3,979.84 = 2,108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.34/3,979.84 = 2,108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.34x = 3,979.84 × 2,108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.34x = 8,390,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,390,696.67/2,662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.62

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