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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.88, 2,941.99 and 1,200.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.88, 2,941.99 and 1,200.38 is: 1,656.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.88 : 2,941.99 = 1,200.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.88/2,941.99 = 1,200.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.88x = 2,941.99 × 1,200.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.88x = 3,531,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,488.25/2,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.52

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