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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.80, 3,123.20 and 1,934.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.80, 3,123.20 and 1,934.31 is: 2,915.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.80 : 3,123.20 = 1,934.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.80/3,123.20 = 1,934.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.80x = 3,123.20 × 1,934.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.80x = 6,041,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041,227.32/2,071.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.93

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