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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.23, 3,127.73 and 1,219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.23, 3,127.73 and 1,219.53 is: 1,828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.23 : 3,127.73 = 1,219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.23/3,127.73 = 1,219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.23x = 3,127.73 × 1,219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.23x = 3,814,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,354.47/2,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.35

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