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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.20, 3,212.64 and 1,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.20, 3,212.64 and 1,987.20 is: 2,995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.20 : 3,212.64 = 1,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.20/3,212.64 = 1,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.20x = 3,212.64 × 1,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.20x = 6,384,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384,158.21/2,131.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.57

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