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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.62, 3,172.83 and 1,143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.62, 3,172.83 and 1,143.30 is: 1,711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.62 : 3,172.83 = 1,143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.62/3,172.83 = 1,143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.62x = 3,172.83 × 1,143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.62x = 3,627,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,496.54/2,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.39

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