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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.61, 3,197.41 and 1,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.61, 3,197.41 and 1,263.29 is: 1,894.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.61 : 3,197.41 = 1,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.61/3,197.41 = 1,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.61x = 3,197.41 × 1,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.61x = 4,039,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,236.93/2,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.93

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