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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.43, 3,027.18 and 1,261.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.43, 3,027.18 and 1,261.93 is: 1,741.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.43 : 3,027.18 = 1,261.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.43/3,027.18 = 1,261.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.43x = 3,027.18 × 1,261.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.43x = 3,820,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,089.26/2,193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.61

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