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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.53, 3,198.20 and 1,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.53, 3,198.20 and 1,205.70 is: 1,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.53 : 3,198.20 = 1,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.53/3,198.20 = 1,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.53x = 3,198.20 × 1,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.53x = 3,856,063.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856,063.71/2,131.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.06

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