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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.30, 3,181.95 and 1,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.30, 3,181.95 and 1,465.20 is: 2,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.30 : 3,181.95 = 1,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.30/3,181.95 = 1,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.30x = 3,181.95 × 1,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.30x = 4,662,193.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,193.14/2,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.80

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