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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.65, 2,916.68 and 1,229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.65, 2,916.68 and 1,229.30 is: 1,696.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.65 : 2,916.68 = 1,229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.65/2,916.68 = 1,229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.65x = 2,916.68 × 1,229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.65x = 3,585,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585,474.72/2,113.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.34

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