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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.80, 4,681.19 and 2,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.80, 4,681.19 and 2,143.94 is: 3,215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.80 : 4,681.19 = 2,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.80/4,681.19 = 2,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.80x = 4,681.19 × 2,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.80x = 10,036,190.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,036,190.49/3,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.90

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