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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.40, 3,232.70 and 1,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.40, 3,232.70 and 1,229.60 is: 1,845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.40 : 3,232.70 = 1,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.40/3,232.70 = 1,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.40x = 3,232.70 × 1,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.40x = 3,974,927.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,927.92/2,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.88

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