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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.64, 3,228 and 1,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.64, 3,228 and 1,056.52 is: 1,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.64 : 3,228 = 1,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.64/3,228 = 1,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.64x = 3,228 × 1,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.64x = 3,410,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,446.56/2,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.05

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