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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.31, 6,131.81 and 2,138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.31, 6,131.81 and 2,138.88 is: 3,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.31 : 6,131.81 = 2,138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.31/6,131.81 = 2,138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.31x = 6,131.81 × 2,138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.31x = 13,115,205.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115,205.77/4,085.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.33

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