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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.14, 2,976.88 and 1,306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.14, 2,976.88 and 1,306.38 is: 1,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.14 : 2,976.88 = 1,306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.14/2,976.88 = 1,306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.14x = 2,976.88 × 1,306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.14x = 3,888,936.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,936.49/2,157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.82

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