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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.43, 2,917.97 and 1,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.43, 2,917.97 and 1,317.08 is: 1,818.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.43 : 2,917.97 = 1,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.43/2,917.97 = 1,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.43x = 2,917.97 × 1,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.43x = 3,843,188.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,188.63/2,113.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.46

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