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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.60, 3,197.40 and 2,091.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.60, 3,197.40 and 2,091.10 is: 3,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.60 : 3,197.40 = 2,091.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.60/3,197.40 = 2,091.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.60x = 3,197.40 × 2,091.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.60x = 6,686,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686,083.14/2,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.65

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