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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.33, 2,977.27 and 1,318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.33, 2,977.27 and 1,318.19 is: 1,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.33 : 2,977.27 = 1,318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.33/2,977.27 = 1,318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.33x = 2,977.27 × 1,318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.33x = 3,924,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,623.12/2,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.20

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