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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.09, 3,121.11 and 2,136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.09, 3,121.11 and 2,136.06 is: 2,951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.09 : 3,121.11 = 2,136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.09/3,121.11 = 2,136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.09x = 3,121.11 × 2,136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.09x = 6,666,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,666,878.23/2,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.13

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