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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.21, 3,229.95 and 853.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.21, 3,229.95 and 853.78 is: 1,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.21 : 3,229.95 = 853.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.21/3,229.95 = 853.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.21x = 3,229.95 × 853.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.21x = 2,757,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,666.71/2,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.32

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