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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.30, 4,002.61 and 2,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.30, 4,002.61 and 2,132.10 is: 3,185.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.30 : 4,002.61 = 2,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.30/4,002.61 = 2,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.30x = 4,002.61 × 2,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.30x = 8,533,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533,950.69/2,679.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.14

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