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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.68, 3,183.33 and 2,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.68, 3,183.33 and 2,115.24 is: 3,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.68 : 3,183.33 = 2,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.68/3,183.33 = 2,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.68x = 3,183.33 × 2,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.68x = 6,733,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,733,506.95/2,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.34

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