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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.47, 3,232.61 and 1,371.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.47, 3,232.61 and 1,371.83 is: 2,061.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.47 : 3,232.61 = 1,371.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.47/3,232.61 = 1,371.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.47x = 3,232.61 × 1,371.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.47x = 4,434,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434,568.35/2,151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.19

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