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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.98, 3,156.23 and 2,109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.98, 3,156.23 and 2,109.72 is: 3,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.98 : 3,156.23 = 2,109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.98/3,156.23 = 2,109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.98x = 3,156.23 × 2,109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.98x = 6,658,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,658,778.67/2,119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.96

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