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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.60, 3,178.32 and 821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.60, 3,178.32 and 821.44 is: 1,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.60 : 3,178.32 = 821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.60/3,178.32 = 821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.60x = 3,178.32 × 821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.60x = 2,610,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,799.18/2,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.74

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