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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.50, 3,207.76 and 2,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.50, 3,207.76 and 2,137.19 is: 3,189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.50 : 3,207.76 = 2,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.50/3,207.76 = 2,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.50x = 3,207.76 × 2,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.50x = 6,855,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855,571.21/2,149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.37

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