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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.24, 2,916.06 and 1,228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.24, 2,916.06 and 1,228.87 is: 1,695.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.24 : 2,916.06 = 1,228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.24/2,916.06 = 1,228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.24x = 2,916.06 × 1,228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.24x = 3,583,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,458.65/2,113.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.72

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