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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.83, 2,916.12 and 1,368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.83, 2,916.12 and 1,368.03 is: 1,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.83 : 2,916.12 = 1,368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.83/2,916.12 = 1,368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.83x = 2,916.12 × 1,368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.83x = 3,989,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,332.80/2,113.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.25

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