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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.08, 3,225.96 and 1,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.08, 3,225.96 and 1,784.88 is: 2,675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.08 : 3,225.96 = 1,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.08/3,225.96 = 1,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.08x = 3,225.96 × 1,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.08x = 5,757,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,951.48/2,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.53

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