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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,141.30, 2,955.06 and 1,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,141.30, 2,955.06 and 1,197.20 is: 1,652.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,141.30 : 2,955.06 = 1,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,141.30/2,955.06 = 1,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,141.30x = 2,955.06 × 1,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,141.30x = 3,537,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,797.83/2,141.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.17

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