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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.43, 3,233.79 and 1,414.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.43, 3,233.79 and 1,414.31 is: 2,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.43 : 3,233.79 = 1,414.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.43/3,233.79 = 1,414.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.43x = 3,233.79 × 1,414.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.43x = 4,573,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573,565.37/2,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.85

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