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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.45, 3,194.52 and 1,206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.45, 3,194.52 and 1,206.13 is: 1,809.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.45 : 3,194.52 = 1,206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.45/3,194.52 = 1,206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.45x = 3,194.52 × 1,206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.45x = 3,853,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,006.41/2,129.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.39

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