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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.55, 3,198.11 and 961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.55, 3,198.11 and 961.20 is: 1,442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.55 : 3,198.11 = 961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.55/3,198.11 = 961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.55x = 3,198.11 × 961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.55x = 3,074,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,023.33/2,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.15

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