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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.22, 2,975.52 and 1,834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.22, 2,975.52 and 1,834.14 is: 2,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.22 : 2,975.52 = 1,834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.22/2,975.52 = 1,834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.22x = 2,975.52 × 1,834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.22x = 5,457,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,520.25/2,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,534.59

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