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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.62, 3,161.85 and 1,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.62, 3,161.85 and 1,337.50 is: 2,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.62 : 3,161.85 = 1,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.62/3,161.85 = 1,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.62x = 3,161.85 × 1,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.62x = 4,228,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,974.38/2,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.56

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