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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.52, 2,941.48 and 1,187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.52, 2,941.48 and 1,187.30 is: 1,638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.52 : 2,941.48 = 1,187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.52/2,941.48 = 1,187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.52x = 2,941.48 × 1,187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.52x = 3,492,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,419.20/2,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.46

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