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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.30, 3,233.55 and 2,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.30, 3,233.55 and 2,062.10 is: 3,087.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.30 : 3,233.55 = 2,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.30/3,233.55 = 2,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.30x = 3,233.55 × 2,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.30x = 6,667,903.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,903.46/2,159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.99

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