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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.27, 3,254.89 and 2,139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.27, 3,254.89 and 2,139.70 is: 3,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.27 : 3,254.89 = 2,139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.27/3,254.89 = 2,139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.27x = 3,254.89 × 2,139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.27x = 6,964,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,964,493.23/2,185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.02

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