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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.24, 3,315.45 and 1,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.24, 3,315.45 and 1,286.06 is: 1,926.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.24 : 3,315.45 = 1,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.24/3,315.45 = 1,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.24x = 3,315.45 × 1,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.24x = 4,263,867.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,867.63/2,213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.53

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