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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.37, 4,076.46 and 2,208.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.37, 4,076.46 and 2,208.63 is: 3,050.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.37 : 4,076.46 = 2,208.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.37/4,076.46 = 2,208.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.37x = 4,076.46 × 2,208.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.37x = 9,003,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,391.85/2,951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.58

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