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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152, 3,229.44 and 1,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152, 3,229.44 and 1,578.88 is: 2,369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152 : 3,229.44 = 1,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152/3,229.44 = 1,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152x = 3,229.44 × 1,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152x = 5,098,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,898.23/2,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.38

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