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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.85, 3,163.24 and 2,083.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.85, 3,163.24 and 2,083.95 is: 3,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.85 : 3,163.24 = 2,083.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.85/3,163.24 = 2,083.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.85x = 3,163.24 × 2,083.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.85x = 6,592,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,034.00/2,120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.20

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