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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.06, 3,197.79 and 1,807.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.06, 3,197.79 and 1,807.41 is: 2,713.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.06 : 3,197.79 = 1,807.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.06/3,197.79 = 1,807.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.06x = 3,197.79 × 1,807.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.06x = 5,779,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779,717.62/2,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,713.41

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