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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.31, 3,983.04 and 2,190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.31, 3,983.04 and 2,190.87 is: 3,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.31 : 3,983.04 = 2,190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.31/3,983.04 = 2,190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.31x = 3,983.04 × 2,190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.31x = 8,726,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,322.84/2,651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.32

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