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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.64, 2,831.96 and 1,213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.64, 2,831.96 and 1,213.38 is: 1,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.64 : 2,831.96 = 1,213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.64/2,831.96 = 1,213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.64x = 2,831.96 × 1,213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.64x = 3,436,246.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,246.66/2,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.06

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