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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.30, 2,916.30 and 1,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.30, 2,916.30 and 1,273.87 is: 1,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.30 : 2,916.30 = 1,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.30/2,916.30 = 1,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.30x = 2,916.30 × 1,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.30x = 3,714,987.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,987.08/2,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.91

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