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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.23, 3,172.93 and 1,500.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.23, 3,172.93 and 1,500.19 is: 2,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.23 : 3,172.93 = 1,500.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.23/3,172.93 = 1,500.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.23x = 3,172.93 × 1,500.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.23x = 4,759,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,759,998.29/2,113.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.47

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