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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.77, 3,172.83 and 1,019.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.77, 3,172.83 and 1,019.20 is: 1,529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.77 : 3,172.83 = 1,019.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.77/3,172.83 = 1,019.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.77x = 3,172.83 × 1,019.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.77x = 3,233,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,748.34/2,114.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.13

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