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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.13, 4,558.14 and 2,158.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.13, 4,558.14 and 2,158.75 is: 3,243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.13 : 4,558.14 = 2,158.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.13/4,558.14 = 2,158.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.13x = 4,558.14 × 2,158.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.13x = 9,839,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,884.73/3,034.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.07

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