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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.40, 3,163.95 and 1,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.40, 3,163.95 and 1,288.52 is: 1,931.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.40 : 3,163.95 = 1,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.40/3,163.95 = 1,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.40x = 3,163.95 × 1,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.40x = 4,076,812.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,812.85/2,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.77

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