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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.67, 3,193.36 and 1,204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.67, 3,193.36 and 1,204.43 is: 1,804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.67 : 3,193.36 = 1,204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.67/3,193.36 = 1,204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.67x = 3,193.36 × 1,204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.67x = 3,846,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,159.61/2,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.29

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