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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.80, 3,262.48 and 2,124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.80, 3,262.48 and 2,124.58 is: 3,159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.80 : 3,262.48 = 2,124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.80/3,262.48 = 2,124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.80x = 3,262.48 × 2,124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.80x = 6,931,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931,389.14/2,193.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.54

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