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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.45, 3,200.83 and 2,007.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.45, 3,200.83 and 2,007.79 is: 3,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.45 : 3,200.83 = 2,007.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.45/3,200.83 = 2,007.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.45x = 3,200.83 × 2,007.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.45x = 6,426,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426,594.47/2,136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.07

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