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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.20, 3,192.74 and 1,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.20, 3,192.74 and 1,251.54 is: 1,874.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.20 : 3,192.74 = 1,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.20/3,192.74 = 1,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.20x = 3,192.74 × 1,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.20x = 3,995,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,841.82/2,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.93

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