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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.16, 4,211.19 and 2,649.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.16, 4,211.19 and 2,649.31 is: 3,963.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.16 : 4,211.19 = 2,649.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.16/4,211.19 = 2,649.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.16x = 4,211.19 × 2,649.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.16x = 11,156,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,156,737.25/2,815.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.10

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