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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.41, 3,203.55 and 1,211.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.41, 3,203.55 and 1,211.38 is: 1,817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.41 : 3,203.55 = 1,211.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.41/3,203.55 = 1,211.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.41x = 3,203.55 × 1,211.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.41x = 3,880,716.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,716.40/2,135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.32

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