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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.79, 2,916.69 and 1,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.79, 2,916.69 and 1,327.28 is: 1,831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.79 : 2,916.69 = 1,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.79/2,916.69 = 1,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.79x = 2,916.69 × 1,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.79x = 3,871,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,264.30/2,113.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.43

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