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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.99, 3,273.39 and 1,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.99, 3,273.39 and 1,313.91 is: 1,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.99 : 3,273.39 = 1,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.99/3,273.39 = 1,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.99x = 3,273.39 × 1,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.99x = 4,300,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300,939.85/2,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.82

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