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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.10, 3,187.65 and 2,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.10, 3,187.65 and 2,110.70 is: 3,166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.10 : 3,187.65 = 2,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.10/3,187.65 = 2,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.10x = 3,187.65 × 2,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.10x = 6,728,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,172.86/2,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.05

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