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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.58, 4,210.57 and 2,113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.58, 4,210.57 and 2,113.90 is: 3,169.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.58 : 4,210.57 = 2,113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.58/4,210.57 = 2,113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.58x = 4,210.57 × 2,113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.58x = 8,900,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900,723.92/2,808.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.12

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