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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.11, 4,221.38 and 2,605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.11, 4,221.38 and 2,605.13 is: 3,916.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.11 : 4,221.38 = 2,605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.11/4,221.38 = 2,605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.11x = 4,221.38 × 2,605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.11x = 10,997,229.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,997,229.09/2,808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.25

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