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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.25, 3,191.53 and 1,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.25, 3,191.53 and 1,348.90 is: 2,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.25 : 3,191.53 = 1,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.25/3,191.53 = 1,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.25x = 3,191.53 × 1,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.25x = 4,305,054.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,054.82/2,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.97

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