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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.10, 3,231.60 and 2,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.10, 3,231.60 and 2,011.30 is: 3,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.10 : 3,231.60 = 2,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.10/3,231.60 = 2,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.10x = 3,231.60 × 2,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.10x = 6,499,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499,717.08/2,157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.17

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