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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.82, 3,150.71 and 2,086.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.82, 3,150.71 and 2,086.92 is: 3,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.82 : 3,150.71 = 2,086.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.82/3,150.71 = 2,086.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.82x = 3,150.71 × 2,086.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.82x = 6,575,279.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,279.71/2,109.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.51

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