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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.15, 3,194.78 and 1,204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.15, 3,194.78 and 1,204.92 is: 1,805.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.15 : 3,194.78 = 1,204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.15/3,194.78 = 1,204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.15x = 3,194.78 × 1,204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.15x = 3,849,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,448.29/2,132.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.43

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