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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.69, 3,187.81 and 2,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.69, 3,187.81 and 2,111.80 is: 3,153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.69 : 3,187.81 = 2,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.69/3,187.81 = 2,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.69x = 3,187.81 × 2,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.69x = 6,732,017.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,017.16/2,134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.63

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