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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.13, 3,210 and 1,318.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.13, 3,210 and 1,318.90 is: 1,975.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.13 : 3,210 = 1,318.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.13/3,210 = 1,318.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.13x = 3,210 × 1,318.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.13x = 4,233,669
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,669/2,143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.46

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