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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.13, 3,191.34 and 1,348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.13, 3,191.34 and 1,348.77 is: 2,019.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.13 : 3,191.34 = 1,348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.13/3,191.34 = 1,348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.13x = 3,191.34 × 1,348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.13x = 4,304,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,383.65/2,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.77

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