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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.77, 2,917.72 and 1,230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.77, 2,917.72 and 1,230.31 is: 1,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.77 : 2,917.72 = 1,230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.77/2,917.72 = 1,230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.77x = 2,917.72 × 1,230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.77x = 3,589,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,693.94/2,113.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.25

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