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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.15, 2,940.91 and 1,199.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.15, 2,940.91 and 1,199.47 is: 1,655.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.15 : 2,940.91 = 1,199.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.15/2,940.91 = 1,199.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.15x = 2,940.91 × 1,199.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.15x = 3,527,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,533.32/2,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.23

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