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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.29, 3,273.17 and 1,305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.29, 3,273.17 and 1,305.93 is: 1,959.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.29 : 3,273.17 = 1,305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.29/3,273.17 = 1,305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.29x = 3,273.17 × 1,305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.29x = 4,274,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,524.37/2,181.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.64

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