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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.33, 2,913.45 and 1,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.33, 2,913.45 and 1,365.72 is: 1,883.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.33 : 2,913.45 = 1,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.33/2,913.45 = 1,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.33x = 2,913.45 × 1,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.33x = 3,978,956.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,956.93/2,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.68

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