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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.16, 3,180.24 and 2,111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.16, 3,180.24 and 2,111.88 is: 3,167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.16 : 3,180.24 = 2,111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.16/3,180.24 = 2,111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.16x = 3,180.24 × 2,111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.16x = 6,716,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,285.25/2,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.82

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