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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.36, 2,970.48 and 1,313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.36, 2,970.48 and 1,313.86 is: 1,812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.36 : 2,970.48 = 1,313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.36/2,970.48 = 1,313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.36x = 2,970.48 × 1,313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.36x = 3,902,794.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,794.85/2,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.42

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