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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.98, 3,199.71 and 2,039.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.98, 3,199.71 and 2,039.62 is: 2,813.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.98 : 3,199.71 = 2,039.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.98/3,199.71 = 2,039.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.98x = 3,199.71 × 2,039.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.98x = 6,526,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,192.51/2,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.04

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