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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.99, 3,232.73 and 1,229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.99, 3,232.73 and 1,229.59 is: 1,846.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.99 : 3,232.73 = 1,229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.99/3,232.73 = 1,229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.99x = 3,232.73 × 1,229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.99x = 3,974,926.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,926.33/2,152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.24

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