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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.32, 4,194.23 and 2,130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.32, 4,194.23 and 2,130.02 is: 3,197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.32 : 4,194.23 = 2,130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.32/4,194.23 = 2,130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.32x = 4,194.23 × 2,130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.32x = 8,933,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933,793.78/2,794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.13

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