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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.14, 3,259.44 and 2,013.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.14, 3,259.44 and 2,013.14 is: 3,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.14 : 3,259.44 = 2,013.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.14/3,259.44 = 2,013.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.14x = 3,259.44 × 2,013.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.14x = 6,561,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,561,709.04/2,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.68

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