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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.68, 4,216.67 and 2,159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.68, 4,216.67 and 2,159.87 is: 3,242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.68 : 4,216.67 = 2,159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.68/4,216.67 = 2,159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.68x = 4,216.67 × 2,159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.68x = 9,107,459.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107,459.03/2,808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.61

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