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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.38, 3,191.40 and 1,666.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.38, 3,191.40 and 1,666.71 is: 2,495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.38 : 3,191.40 = 1,666.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.38/3,191.40 = 1,666.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.38x = 3,191.40 × 1,666.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.38x = 5,319,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,138.29/2,131.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.63

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