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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.40, 3,274.47 and 2,116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.40, 3,274.47 and 2,116.51 is: 3,159.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.40 : 3,274.47 = 2,116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.40/3,274.47 = 2,116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.40x = 3,274.47 × 2,116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.40x = 6,930,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,930,448.50/2,193.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.68

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