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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.96, 3,226.56 and 1,330.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.96, 3,226.56 and 1,330.24 is: 1,993.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.96 : 3,226.56 = 1,330.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.96/3,226.56 = 1,330.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.96x = 3,226.56 × 1,330.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.96x = 4,292,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,099.17/2,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.58

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