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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.74, 2,970.76 and 1,313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.74, 2,970.76 and 1,313.39 is: 1,812.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.74 : 2,970.76 = 1,313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.74/2,970.76 = 1,313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.74x = 2,970.76 × 1,313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.74x = 3,901,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,745.06/2,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.46

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