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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.54, 3,193.81 and 1,308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.54, 3,193.81 and 1,308.07 is: 1,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.54 : 3,193.81 = 1,308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.54/3,193.81 = 1,308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.54x = 3,193.81 × 1,308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.54x = 4,177,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,727.05/2,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.96

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