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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.90, 3,170.85 and 2,085.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.90, 3,170.85 and 2,085.10 is: 3,127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.90 : 3,170.85 = 2,085.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.90/3,170.85 = 2,085.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.90x = 3,170.85 × 2,085.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.90x = 6,611,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,539.34/2,113.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.65

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