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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.15, 4,211.01 and 2,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.15, 4,211.01 and 2,159.34 is: 3,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.15 : 4,211.01 = 2,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.15/4,211.01 = 2,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.15x = 4,211.01 × 2,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.15x = 9,093,002.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093,002.33/2,808.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.08

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