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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.47, 3,176.73 and 1,143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.47, 3,176.73 and 1,143.54 is: 1,713.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.47 : 3,176.73 = 1,143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.47/3,176.73 = 1,143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.47x = 3,176.73 × 1,143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.47x = 3,632,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,717.82/2,119.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.97

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