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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.68, 4,663 and 2,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.68, 4,663 and 2,131.82 is: 3,197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.68 : 4,663 = 2,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.68/4,663 = 2,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.68x = 4,663 × 2,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.68x = 9,940,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,940,676.66/3,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.72

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