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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.36, 2,975.08 and 1,306.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.36, 2,975.08 and 1,306.44 is: 1,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.36 : 2,975.08 = 1,306.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.36/2,975.08 = 1,306.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.36x = 2,975.08 × 1,306.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.36x = 3,886,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,763.52/2,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.63

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