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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.23, 3,229.81 and 1,226.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.23, 3,229.81 and 1,226.81 is: 1,840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.23 : 3,229.81 = 1,226.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.23/3,229.81 = 1,226.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.23x = 3,229.81 × 1,226.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.23x = 3,962,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,368.21/2,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.20

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