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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.58, 3,228.46 and 1,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.58, 3,228.46 and 1,056.24 is: 1,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.58 : 3,228.46 = 1,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.58/3,228.46 = 1,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.58x = 3,228.46 × 1,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.58x = 3,410,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,025.95/2,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.16

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