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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.12, 3,218.58 and 1,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.12, 3,218.58 and 1,315.20 is: 1,967.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.12 : 3,218.58 = 1,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.12/3,218.58 = 1,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.12x = 3,218.58 × 1,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.12x = 4,233,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,076.42/2,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.85

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