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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.15, 3,192.63 and 1,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.15, 3,192.63 and 1,307.02 is: 1,958.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.15 : 3,192.63 = 1,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.15/3,192.63 = 1,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.15x = 3,192.63 × 1,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.15x = 4,172,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,831.26/2,131.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.02

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