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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.82, 3,027.09 and 1,262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.82, 3,027.09 and 1,262.14 is: 1,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.82 : 3,027.09 = 1,262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.82/3,027.09 = 1,262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.82x = 3,027.09 × 1,262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.82x = 3,820,611.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,611.37/2,193.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.53

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