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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.71, 2,935.41 and 2,083.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.71, 2,935.41 and 2,083.19 is: 2,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.71 : 2,935.41 = 2,083.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.71/2,935.41 = 2,083.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.71x = 2,935.41 × 2,083.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.71x = 6,115,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,115,016.76/2,131.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.60

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