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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.10, 2,940.98 and 1,174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.10, 2,940.98 and 1,174.04 is: 1,620.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.10 : 2,940.98 = 1,174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.10/2,940.98 = 1,174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.10x = 2,940.98 × 1,174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.10x = 3,452,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,828.16/2,131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.21

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