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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.36, 4,004.34 and 2,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.36, 4,004.34 and 2,156.16 is: 2,975.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.36 : 4,004.34 = 2,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.36/4,004.34 = 2,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.36x = 4,004.34 × 2,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.36x = 8,633,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,997.73/2,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.85

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