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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.29, 3,209.76 and 2,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.29, 3,209.76 and 2,012.83 is: 2,999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.29 : 3,209.76 = 2,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.29/3,209.76 = 2,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.29x = 3,209.76 × 2,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.29x = 6,460,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,460,701.22/2,154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.00

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