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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.13, 3,177.36 and 1,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.13, 3,177.36 and 1,195.32 is: 1,791.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.13 : 3,177.36 = 1,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.13/3,177.36 = 1,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.13x = 3,177.36 × 1,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.13x = 3,797,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,961.96/2,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.38

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