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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.21, 2,127.24 and 1,213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.21, 2,127.24 and 1,213.16 is: 1,818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.21 : 2,127.24 = 1,213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.21/2,127.24 = 1,213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.21x = 2,127.24 × 1,213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.21x = 2,580,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,671.84/1,419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.39

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