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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.37, 3,221.57 and 1,412.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.37, 3,221.57 and 1,412.64 is: 2,114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.37 : 3,221.57 = 1,412.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.37/3,221.57 = 1,412.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.37x = 3,221.57 × 1,412.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.37x = 4,550,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,922.18/2,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.37

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