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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.50, 3,188.52 and 1,308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.50, 3,188.52 and 1,308.35 is: 1,958.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.50 : 3,188.52 = 1,308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.50/3,188.52 = 1,308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.50x = 3,188.52 × 1,308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.50x = 4,171,700.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,700.14/2,130.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.09

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