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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.19, 3,119.52 and 1,301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.19, 3,119.52 and 1,301.82 is: 1,950.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.19 : 3,119.52 = 1,301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.19/3,119.52 = 1,301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.19x = 3,119.52 × 1,301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.19x = 4,061,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,034.67/2,082.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.37

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