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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.47, 4,081.59 and 2,210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.47, 4,081.59 and 2,210.11 is: 3,050.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.47 : 4,081.59 = 2,210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.47/4,081.59 = 2,210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.47x = 4,081.59 × 2,210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.47x = 9,020,752.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,752.67/2,957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.16

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