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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.24, 3,195.35 and 975.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.24, 3,195.35 and 975.99 is: 1,463.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.24 : 3,195.35 = 975.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.24/3,195.35 = 975.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.24x = 3,195.35 × 975.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.24x = 3,118,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,616.11/2,130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.98

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