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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.51, 3,189.96 and 2,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.51, 3,189.96 and 2,007.72 is: 3,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.51 : 3,189.96 = 2,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.51/3,189.96 = 2,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.51x = 3,189.96 × 2,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.51x = 6,404,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,404,546.49/2,130.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.11

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