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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.46, 3,229.10 and 854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.46, 3,229.10 and 854.04 is: 1,281.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.46 : 3,229.10 = 854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.46/3,229.10 = 854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.46x = 3,229.10 × 854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.46x = 2,757,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,780.56/2,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.22

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