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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.24, 2,964.18 and 2,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.24, 2,964.18 and 2,081.20 is: 2,870.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.24 : 2,964.18 = 2,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.24/2,964.18 = 2,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.24x = 2,964.18 × 2,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.24x = 6,169,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169,051.42/2,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.34

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