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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.93, 3,216.38 and 2,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.93, 3,216.38 and 2,034.91 is: 3,033.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.93 : 3,216.38 = 2,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.93/3,216.38 = 2,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.93x = 3,216.38 × 2,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.93x = 6,545,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,545,043.83/2,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.02

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