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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.26, 3,185.31 and 2,134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.26, 3,185.31 and 2,134.02 is: 3,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.26 : 3,185.31 = 2,134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.26/3,185.31 = 2,134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.26x = 3,185.31 × 2,134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.26x = 6,797,515.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,515.25/2,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.48

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