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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.63, 3,027.20 and 1,262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.63, 3,027.20 and 1,262.13 is: 1,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.63 : 3,027.20 = 1,262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.63/3,027.20 = 1,262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.63x = 3,027.20 × 1,262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.63x = 3,820,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,719.94/2,193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.73

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