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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.23, 3,192.03 and 2,043.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.23, 3,192.03 and 2,043.67 is: 3,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.23 : 3,192.03 = 2,043.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.23/3,192.03 = 2,043.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.23x = 3,192.03 × 2,043.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.23x = 6,523,455.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,523,455.95/2,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.87

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