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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.16, 3,181.93 and 1,300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.16, 3,181.93 and 1,300.86 is: 1,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.16 : 3,181.93 = 1,300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.16/3,181.93 = 1,300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.16x = 3,181.93 × 1,300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.16x = 4,139,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,242.21/2,119.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.24

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