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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.07, 3,177.18 and 819.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.07, 3,177.18 and 819.02 is: 1,227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.07 : 3,177.18 = 819.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.07/3,177.18 = 819.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.07x = 3,177.18 × 819.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.07x = 2,602,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,173.96/2,119.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.98

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