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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.76, 3,186.04 and 2,134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.76, 3,186.04 and 2,134.52 is: 3,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.76 : 3,186.04 = 2,134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.76/3,186.04 = 2,134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.76x = 3,186.04 × 2,134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.76x = 6,800,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800,666.10/2,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.21

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