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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.97, 2,942.08 and 1,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.97, 2,942.08 and 1,187.75 is: 1,639.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.97 : 2,942.08 = 1,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.97/2,942.08 = 1,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.97x = 2,942.08 × 1,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.97x = 3,494,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,455.52/2,131.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.07

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