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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.04, 3,198.52 and 1,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.04, 3,198.52 and 1,311.44 is: 1,962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.04 : 3,198.52 = 1,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.04/3,198.52 = 1,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.04x = 3,198.52 × 1,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.04x = 4,194,667.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,667.07/2,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,962.84

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