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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.49, 3,190.48 and 2,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.49, 3,190.48 and 2,027.14 is: 3,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.49 : 3,190.48 = 2,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.49/3,190.48 = 2,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.49x = 3,190.48 × 2,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.49x = 6,467,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,549.63/2,136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.18

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