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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.13, 2,964.08 and 1,857.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.13, 2,964.08 and 1,857.29 is: 2,558.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.13 : 2,964.08 = 1,857.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.13/2,964.08 = 1,857.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.13x = 2,964.08 × 1,857.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.13x = 5,505,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505,146.86/2,152.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.00

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