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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.16, 4,083.93 and 2,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.16, 4,083.93 and 2,211.84 is: 3,052.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.16 : 4,083.93 = 2,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.16/4,083.93 = 2,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.16x = 4,083.93 × 2,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.16x = 9,032,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,032,999.73/2,959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.56

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