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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.30, 3,195.60 and 1,206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.30, 3,195.60 and 1,206.30 is: 1,809.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.30 : 3,195.60 = 1,206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.30/3,195.60 = 1,206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.30x = 3,195.60 × 1,206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.30x = 3,854,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,852.28/2,130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.53

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