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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.08, 3,181.14 and 1,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.08, 3,181.14 and 1,254 is: 1,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.08 : 3,181.14 = 1,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.08/3,181.14 = 1,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.08x = 3,181.14 × 1,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.08x = 3,989,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,149.56/2,119.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.49

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