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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,084.38, 3,126.57 and 1,319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,084.38, 3,126.57 and 1,319.74 is: 1,979.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,084.38 : 3,126.57 = 1,319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,084.38/3,126.57 = 1,319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,084.38x = 3,126.57 × 1,319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,084.38x = 4,126,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,259.49/2,084.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.61

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