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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.92, 4,210.02 and 2,185.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.92, 4,210.02 and 2,185.41 is: 3,274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.92 : 4,210.02 = 2,185.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.92/4,210.02 = 2,185.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.92x = 4,210.02 × 2,185.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.92x = 9,200,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,619.81/2,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.34

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