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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.65, 3,188.40 and 2,068.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.65, 3,188.40 and 2,068.90 is: 3,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.65 : 3,188.40 = 2,068.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.65/3,188.40 = 2,068.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.65x = 3,188.40 × 2,068.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.65x = 6,596,480.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596,480.76/2,129.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.45

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