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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.24, 3,191.42 and 2,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.24, 3,191.42 and 2,084.97 is: 3,110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.24 : 3,191.42 = 2,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.24/3,191.42 = 2,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.24x = 3,191.42 × 2,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.24x = 6,654,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,004.53/2,139.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.45

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