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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.21, 3,140.67 and 2,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.21, 3,140.67 and 2,013.44 is: 2,999.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.21 : 3,140.67 = 2,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.21/3,140.67 = 2,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.21x = 3,140.67 × 2,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.21x = 6,323,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,323,550.60/2,108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.49

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