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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.79, 3,205.76 and 2,090.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.79, 3,205.76 and 2,090.19 is: 3,132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.79 : 3,205.76 = 2,090.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.79/3,205.76 = 2,090.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.79x = 3,205.76 × 2,090.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.79x = 6,700,637.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,637.04/2,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.91

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