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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.20, 3,199.72 and 2,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.20, 3,199.72 and 2,137.20 is: 3,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.20 : 3,199.72 = 2,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.20/3,199.72 = 2,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.20x = 3,199.72 × 2,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.20x = 6,838,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,441.58/2,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.72

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