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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.50, 3,231.48 and 1,166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.50, 3,231.48 and 1,166.33 is: 1,750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.50 : 3,231.48 = 1,166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.50/3,231.48 = 1,166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.50x = 3,231.48 × 1,166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.50x = 3,768,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,972.07/2,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.16

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