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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.32, 2,916.28 and 1,228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.32, 2,916.28 and 1,228.98 is: 1,695.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.32 : 2,916.28 = 1,228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.32/2,916.28 = 1,228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.32x = 2,916.28 × 1,228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.32x = 3,584,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,049.79/2,113.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.93

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