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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.77, 3,212.52 and 1,919.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.77, 3,212.52 and 1,919.81 is: 2,864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.77 : 3,212.52 = 1,919.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.77/3,212.52 = 1,919.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.77x = 3,212.52 × 1,919.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.77x = 6,167,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,167,428.02/2,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.88

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