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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.78, 3,057.39 and 1,376.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.78, 3,057.39 and 1,376.46 is: 1,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.78 : 3,057.39 = 1,376.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.78/3,057.39 = 1,376.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.78x = 3,057.39 × 1,376.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.78x = 4,208,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,375.04/2,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.99

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