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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.79, 2,113.28 and 1,381.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.79, 2,113.28 and 1,381.39 is: 1,907.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.79 : 2,113.28 = 1,381.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.79/2,113.28 = 1,381.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.79x = 2,113.28 × 1,381.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.79x = 2,919,256.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,256.95/1,530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.03

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