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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.08, 3,230.52 and 1,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.08, 3,230.52 and 1,460.52 is: 2,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.08 : 3,230.52 = 1,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.08/3,230.52 = 1,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.08x = 3,230.52 × 1,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.08x = 4,718,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,239.07/2,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.39

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