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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.82, 3,027.31 and 1,309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.82, 3,027.31 and 1,309.43 is: 1,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.82 : 3,027.31 = 1,309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.82/3,027.31 = 1,309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.82x = 3,027.31 × 1,309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.82x = 3,964,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,054.83/2,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.92

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