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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.03, 2,941.36 and 1,909.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.03, 2,941.36 and 1,909.59 is: 2,635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.03 : 2,941.36 = 1,909.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.03/2,941.36 = 1,909.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.03x = 2,941.36 × 1,909.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.03x = 5,616,791.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,616,791.64/2,131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.72

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