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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.84, 3,771.78 and 2,130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.84, 3,771.78 and 2,130.04 is: 3,189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.84 : 3,771.78 = 2,130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.84/3,771.78 = 2,130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.84x = 3,771.78 × 2,130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.84x = 8,034,042.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,034,042.27/2,518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.58

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