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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.10, 3,169.65 and 1,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.10, 3,169.65 and 1,901.30 is: 2,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.10 : 3,169.65 = 1,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.10/3,169.65 = 1,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.10x = 3,169.65 × 1,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.10x = 6,026,455.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,026,455.55/2,119.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.88

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