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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.30, 3,191.27 and 1,898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.30, 3,191.27 and 1,898.10 is: 2,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.30 : 3,191.27 = 1,898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.30/3,191.27 = 1,898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.30x = 3,191.27 × 1,898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.30x = 6,057,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,340.10/2,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.42

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