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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.28, 3,227.67 and 1,226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.28, 3,227.67 and 1,226.82 is: 1,838.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.28 : 3,227.67 = 1,226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.28/3,227.67 = 1,226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.28x = 3,227.67 × 1,226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.28x = 3,959,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,770.11/2,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.95

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