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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.06, 3,195.13 and 831.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.06, 3,195.13 and 831.57 is: 1,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.06 : 3,195.13 = 831.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.06/3,195.13 = 831.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.06x = 3,195.13 × 831.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.06x = 2,656,974.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,974.25/2,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.37

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