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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.48, 3,199.82 and 2,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.48, 3,199.82 and 2,081.10 is: 3,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.48 : 3,199.82 = 2,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.48/3,199.82 = 2,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.48x = 3,199.82 × 2,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.48x = 6,659,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,659,135.00/2,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.25

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