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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.50, 2,915.40 and 1,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.50, 2,915.40 and 1,326.18 is: 1,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.50 : 2,915.40 = 1,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.50/2,915.40 = 1,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.50x = 2,915.40 × 1,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.50x = 3,866,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,345.17/2,113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.36

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