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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.30, 3,227.76 and 1,112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.30, 3,227.76 and 1,112.18 is: 1,667.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.30 : 3,227.76 = 1,112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.30/3,227.76 = 1,112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.30x = 3,227.76 × 1,112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.30x = 3,589,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,850.12/2,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.91

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