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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.16, 3,197.12 and 1,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.16, 3,197.12 and 1,310.02 is: 1,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.16 : 3,197.12 = 1,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.16/3,197.12 = 1,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.16x = 3,197.12 × 1,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.16x = 4,188,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,291.14/2,134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.50

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