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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.07, 3,179.21 and 2,115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.07, 3,179.21 and 2,115.55 is: 3,148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.07 : 3,179.21 = 2,115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.07/3,179.21 = 2,115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.07x = 3,179.21 × 2,115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.07x = 6,725,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,725,777.72/2,136.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.67

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