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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.06, 3,171.30 and 1,497.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.06, 3,171.30 and 1,497.37 is: 2,247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.06 : 3,171.30 = 1,497.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.06/3,171.30 = 1,497.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.06x = 3,171.30 × 1,497.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.06x = 4,748,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,609.48/2,113.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.27

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