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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.66, 3,197.87 and 1,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.66, 3,197.87 and 1,310.52 is: 1,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.66 : 3,197.87 = 1,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.66/3,197.87 = 1,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.66x = 3,197.87 × 1,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.66x = 4,190,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,872.59/2,134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.25

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