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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.29, 3,261.73 and 2,124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.29, 3,261.73 and 2,124.08 is: 3,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.29 : 3,261.73 = 2,124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.29/3,261.73 = 2,124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.29x = 3,261.73 × 2,124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.29x = 6,928,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,174.04/2,193.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.80

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