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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.17, 3,230.04 and 1,057.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.17, 3,230.04 and 1,057.57 is: 1,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.17 : 3,230.04 = 1,057.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.17/3,230.04 = 1,057.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.17x = 3,230.04 × 1,057.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.17x = 3,415,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,993.40/2,153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.49

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