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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.03, 3,231.16 and 1,458.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.03, 3,231.16 and 1,458.05 is: 2,188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.03 : 3,231.16 = 1,458.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.03/3,231.16 = 1,458.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.03x = 3,231.16 × 1,458.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.03x = 4,711,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711,173.04/2,153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.16

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