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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.36, 3,188.62 and 1,835.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.36, 3,188.62 and 1,835.12 is: 2,746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.36 : 3,188.62 = 1,835.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.36/3,188.62 = 1,835.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.36x = 3,188.62 × 1,835.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.36x = 5,851,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,475.22/2,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.71

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