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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.46, 3,230.64 and 1,275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.46, 3,230.64 and 1,275.64 is: 1,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.46 : 3,230.64 = 1,275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.46/3,230.64 = 1,275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.46x = 3,230.64 × 1,275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.46x = 4,121,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121,133.61/2,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.73

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