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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.21, 3,171.44 and 1,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.21, 3,171.44 and 1,382.59 is: 2,074.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.21 : 3,171.44 = 1,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.21/3,171.44 = 1,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.21x = 3,171.44 × 1,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.21x = 4,384,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,801.23/2,113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.95

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