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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.34, 3,215.43 and 1,366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.34, 3,215.43 and 1,366.03 is: 2,040.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.34 : 3,215.43 = 1,366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.34/3,215.43 = 1,366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.34x = 3,215.43 × 1,366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.34x = 4,392,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,377.86/2,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.75

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