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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.14, 3,184.70 and 2,003.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.14, 3,184.70 and 2,003.14 is: 2,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.14 : 3,184.70 = 2,003.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.14/3,184.70 = 2,003.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.14x = 3,184.70 × 2,003.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.14x = 6,379,399.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,379,399.96/2,138.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.62

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