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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.92, 3,179.06 and 1,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.92, 3,179.06 and 1,298.56 is: 1,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.92 : 3,179.06 = 1,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.92/3,179.06 = 1,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.92x = 3,179.06 × 1,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.92x = 4,128,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,200.15/2,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.34

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