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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.31, 2,985.28 and 2,064.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.31, 2,985.28 and 2,064.83 is: 2,863.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.31 : 2,985.28 = 2,064.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.31/2,985.28 = 2,064.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.31x = 2,985.28 × 2,064.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.31x = 6,164,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164,075.61/2,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.94

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