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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.40, 3,193.92 and 831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.40, 3,193.92 and 831.24 is: 1,246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.40 : 3,193.92 = 831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.40/3,193.92 = 831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.40x = 3,193.92 × 831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.40x = 2,654,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,914.06/2,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.79

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