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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.68, 3,009.42 and 2,035.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.68, 3,009.42 and 2,035.88 is: 2,808.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.68 : 3,009.42 = 2,035.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.68/3,009.42 = 2,035.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.68x = 3,009.42 × 2,035.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.68x = 6,126,817.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,126,817.99/2,181.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.30

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