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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.72, 2,916.32 and 1,367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.72, 2,916.32 and 1,367.70 is: 1,887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.72 : 2,916.32 = 1,367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.72/2,916.32 = 1,367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.72x = 2,916.32 × 1,367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.72x = 3,988,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,650.86/2,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.03

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