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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.10, 4,118.85 and 2,135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.10, 4,118.85 and 2,135.90 is: 3,197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.10 : 4,118.85 = 2,135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.10/4,118.85 = 2,135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.10x = 4,118.85 × 2,135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.10x = 8,797,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797,451.72/2,751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.79

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