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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.26, 3,223.53 and 2,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.26, 3,223.53 and 2,103.66 is: 3,150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.26 : 3,223.53 = 2,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.26/3,223.53 = 2,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.26x = 3,223.53 × 2,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.26x = 6,781,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,781,211.12/2,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.74

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