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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.36, 3,228.27 and 1,112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.36, 3,228.27 and 1,112.05 is: 1,667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.36 : 3,228.27 = 1,112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.36/3,228.27 = 1,112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.36x = 3,228.27 × 1,112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.36x = 3,589,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,997.65/2,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.94

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