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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.98, 3,188.79 and 1,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.98, 3,188.79 and 1,305.76 is: 1,954.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.98 : 3,188.79 = 1,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.98/3,188.79 = 1,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.98x = 3,188.79 × 1,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.98x = 4,163,794.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,794.43/2,129.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.85

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