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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.83, 3,129.49 and 1,371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.83, 3,129.49 and 1,371.79 is: 1,893.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.83 : 3,129.49 = 1,371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.83/3,129.49 = 1,371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.83x = 3,129.49 × 1,371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.83x = 4,292,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,991.83/2,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.00

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