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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.55, 3,208.55 and 1,944.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.55, 3,208.55 and 1,944.71 is: 2,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.55 : 3,208.55 = 1,944.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.55/3,208.55 = 1,944.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.55x = 3,208.55 × 1,944.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.55x = 6,239,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,673.50/2,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.30

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