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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.32, 2,966.88 and 1,561.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.32, 2,966.88 and 1,561.92 is: 2,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.32 : 2,966.88 = 1,561.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.32/2,966.88 = 1,561.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.32x = 2,966.88 × 1,561.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.32x = 4,634,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,029.21/2,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.04

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