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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.53, 3,223.31 and 1,419.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.53, 3,223.31 and 1,419.89 is: 2,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.53 : 3,223.31 = 1,419.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.53/3,223.31 = 1,419.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.53x = 3,223.31 × 1,419.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.53x = 4,576,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,722.42/2,152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.21

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