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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.59, 2,916.32 and 1,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.59, 2,916.32 and 1,229.34 is: 1,696.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.59 : 2,916.32 = 1,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.59/2,916.32 = 1,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.59x = 2,916.32 × 1,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.59x = 3,585,142.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,142.68/2,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.23

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