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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.07, 3,119.31 and 1,421.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.07, 3,119.31 and 1,421.19 is: 1,960.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.07 : 3,119.31 = 1,421.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.07/3,119.31 = 1,421.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.07x = 3,119.31 × 1,421.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.07x = 4,433,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,132.18/2,261.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.63

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