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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.20, 2,937.60 and 2,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.20, 2,937.60 and 2,102.40 is: 2,897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.20 : 2,937.60 = 2,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.20/2,937.60 = 2,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.20x = 2,937.60 × 2,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.20x = 6,176,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176,010.24/2,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.90

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