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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.91, 2,917.22 and 1,230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.91, 2,917.22 and 1,230.23 is: 1,697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.91 : 2,917.22 = 1,230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.91/2,917.22 = 1,230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.91x = 2,917.22 × 1,230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.91x = 3,588,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,832.19/2,113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.72

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