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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.08, 3,287.70 and 2,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.08, 3,287.70 and 2,119.80 is: 3,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.08 : 3,287.70 = 2,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.08/3,287.70 = 2,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.08x = 3,287.70 × 2,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.08x = 6,969,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969,266.46/2,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.74

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