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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839.88, 4,259.46 and 2,110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839.88, 4,259.46 and 2,110.52 is: 3,165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839.88 : 4,259.46 = 2,110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839.88/4,259.46 = 2,110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839.88x = 4,259.46 × 2,110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839.88x = 8,989,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,989,675.52/2,839.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.51

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