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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.40, 3,222.90 and 1,505.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.40, 3,222.90 and 1,505.40 is: 2,253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.40 : 3,222.90 = 1,505.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.40/3,222.90 = 1,505.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.40x = 3,222.90 × 1,505.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.40x = 4,851,753.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851,753.66/2,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.07

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