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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.96, 3,194.55 and 2,060.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.96, 3,194.55 and 2,060.06 is: 3,085.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.96 : 3,194.55 = 2,060.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.96/3,194.55 = 2,060.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.96x = 3,194.55 × 2,060.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.96x = 6,580,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580,948.70/2,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.37

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