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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.31, 3,198.03 and 2,061.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.31, 3,198.03 and 2,061.45 is: 3,087.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.31 : 3,198.03 = 2,061.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.31/3,198.03 = 2,061.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.31x = 3,198.03 × 2,061.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.31x = 6,592,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,582.81/2,135.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.41

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