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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.39, 2,977.28 and 1,213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.39, 2,977.28 and 1,213.20 is: 1,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.39 : 2,977.28 = 1,213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.39/2,977.28 = 1,213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.39x = 2,977.28 × 1,213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.39x = 3,612,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,036.10/2,157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.26

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