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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.13, 3,420.14 and 1,307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.13, 3,420.14 and 1,307.13 is: 1,961.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.13 : 3,420.14 = 1,307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.13/3,420.14 = 1,307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.13x = 3,420.14 × 1,307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.13x = 4,470,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,576.15/2,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.53

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