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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,978.02, 4,463.36 and 2,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,978.02, 4,463.36 and 2,110.50 is: 3,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,978.02 : 4,463.36 = 2,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,978.02/4,463.36 = 2,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,978.02x = 4,463.36 × 2,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,978.02x = 9,419,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,419,921.28/2,978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.15

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