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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.68, 3,229.38 and 1,112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.68, 3,229.38 and 1,112.28 is: 1,668.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.68 : 3,229.38 = 1,112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.68/3,229.38 = 1,112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.68x = 3,229.38 × 1,112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.68x = 3,591,974.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,974.79/2,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.61

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