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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.30, 3,203.10 and 1,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.30, 3,203.10 and 1,211.30 is: 1,817.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.30 : 3,203.10 = 1,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.30/3,203.10 = 1,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.30x = 3,203.10 × 1,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.30x = 3,879,915.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,915.03/2,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.04

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