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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.93, 4,212.54 and 2,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.93, 4,212.54 and 2,157.12 is: 3,238.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.93 : 4,212.54 = 2,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.93/4,212.54 = 2,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.93x = 4,212.54 × 2,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.93x = 9,086,954.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086,954.28/2,805.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.48

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