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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.35, 3,140.82 and 2,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.35, 3,140.82 and 2,042.15 is: 3,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.35 : 3,140.82 = 2,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.35/3,140.82 = 2,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.35x = 3,140.82 × 2,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.35x = 6,414,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,009.86/2,091.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.92

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