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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.35, 3,230.28 and 1,737.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.35, 3,230.28 and 1,737.23 is: 2,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.35 : 3,230.28 = 1,737.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.35/3,230.28 = 1,737.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.35x = 3,230.28 × 1,737.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.35x = 5,611,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,723.17/2,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.25

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