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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.01, 4,460.37 and 2,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.01, 4,460.37 and 2,108.50 is: 3,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.01 : 4,460.37 = 2,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.01/4,460.37 = 2,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.01x = 4,460.37 × 2,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.01x = 9,404,690.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,404,690.15/2,976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.17

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