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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.19, 3,179.42 and 1,023.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.19, 3,179.42 and 1,023.59 is: 1,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.19 : 3,179.42 = 1,023.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.19/3,179.42 = 1,023.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.19x = 3,179.42 × 1,023.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.19x = 3,254,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,254,401.50/2,119.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.69

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