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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.60, 3,263.10 and 2,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.60, 3,263.10 and 2,130.60 is: 3,191.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.60 : 3,263.10 = 2,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.60/3,263.10 = 2,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.60x = 3,263.10 × 2,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.60x = 6,952,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952,360.86/2,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.21

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