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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.36, 4,131.96 and 1,213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.36, 4,131.96 and 1,213.52 is: 1,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.36 : 4,131.96 = 1,213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.36/4,131.96 = 1,213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.36x = 4,131.96 × 1,213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.36x = 5,014,216.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,216.10/2,753.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.13

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