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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,369.14, 3,566.51 and 2,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,369.14, 3,566.51 and 2,131 is: 3,208.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,369.14 : 3,566.51 = 2,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,369.14/3,566.51 = 2,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,369.14x = 3,566.51 × 2,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,369.14x = 7,600,232.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600,232.81/2,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,208.01

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