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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.32, 3,211.38 and 2,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.32, 3,211.38 and 2,050.92 is: 3,081.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.32 : 3,211.38 = 2,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.32/3,211.38 = 2,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.32x = 3,211.38 × 2,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.32x = 6,586,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,283.47/2,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.56

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