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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.58, 3,201.02 and 2,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.58, 3,201.02 and 2,007.92 is: 3,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.58 : 3,201.02 = 2,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.58/3,201.02 = 2,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.58x = 3,201.02 × 2,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.58x = 6,427,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427,366.03/2,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.25

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