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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.36, 3,134.39 and 2,036.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.36, 3,134.39 and 2,036.86 is: 3,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.36 : 3,134.39 = 2,036.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.36/3,134.39 = 2,036.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.36x = 3,134.39 × 2,036.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.36x = 6,384,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384,310.87/2,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.71

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