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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.93, 3,214.89 and 2,033.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.93, 3,214.89 and 2,033.91 is: 3,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.93 : 3,214.89 = 2,033.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.93/3,214.89 = 2,033.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.93x = 3,214.89 × 2,033.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.93x = 6,538,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,538,796.92/2,156.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.53

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