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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.61, 3,053.08 and 1,374.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.61, 3,053.08 and 1,374.81 is: 1,896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.61 : 3,053.08 = 1,374.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.61/3,053.08 = 1,374.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.61x = 3,053.08 × 1,374.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.61x = 4,197,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,401.48/2,213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,896.18

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