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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.12, 3,233.61 and 2,077.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.12, 3,233.61 and 2,077.20 is: 3,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.12 : 3,233.61 = 2,077.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.12/3,233.61 = 2,077.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.12x = 3,233.61 × 2,077.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.12x = 6,716,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,854.69/2,158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.36

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