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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.72, 3,160.07 and 2,081.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.72, 3,160.07 and 2,081.82 is: 3,105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.72 : 3,160.07 = 2,081.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.72/3,160.07 = 2,081.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.72x = 3,160.07 × 2,081.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.72x = 6,578,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,702.13/2,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.04

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