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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.02, 2,915.67 and 1,228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.02, 2,915.67 and 1,228.62 is: 1,695.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.02 : 2,915.67 = 1,228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.02/2,915.67 = 1,228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.02x = 2,915.67 × 1,228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.02x = 3,582,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,250.48/2,113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.32

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