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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.01, 3,195.02 and 814.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.01, 3,195.02 and 814.71 is: 1,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.01 : 3,195.02 = 814.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.01/3,195.02 = 814.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.01x = 3,195.02 × 814.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.01x = 2,603,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,008.50/2,131.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.49

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