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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.24, 3,170.70 and 1,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.24, 3,170.70 and 1,419.40 is: 2,129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.24 : 3,170.70 = 1,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.24/3,170.70 = 1,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.24x = 3,170.70 × 1,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.24x = 4,500,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500,491.58/2,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.66

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