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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.08, 3,232.98 and 1,860.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.08, 3,232.98 and 1,860.48 is: 2,794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.08 : 3,232.98 = 1,860.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.08/3,232.98 = 1,860.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.08x = 3,232.98 × 1,860.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.08x = 6,014,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,894.63/2,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.92

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