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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.47, 3,906.61 and 2,165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.47, 3,906.61 and 2,165.15 is: 2,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.47 : 3,906.61 = 2,165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.47/3,906.61 = 2,165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.47x = 3,906.61 × 2,165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.47x = 8,458,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,458,401.00/2,829.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.40

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