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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.76, 3,148.79 and 2,109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.76, 3,148.79 and 2,109.52 is: 3,143.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.76 : 3,148.79 = 2,109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.76/3,148.79 = 2,109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.76x = 3,148.79 × 2,109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.76x = 6,642,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,435.48/2,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.96

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