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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.40, 3,197.55 and 1,207.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.40, 3,197.55 and 1,207.40 is: 1,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.40 : 3,197.55 = 1,207.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.40/3,197.55 = 1,207.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.40x = 3,197.55 × 1,207.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.40x = 3,860,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,705.88/2,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.35

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