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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.52, 2,973.24 and 1,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.52, 2,973.24 and 1,326 is: 1,830.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.52 : 2,973.24 = 1,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.52/2,973.24 = 1,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.52x = 2,973.24 × 1,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.52x = 3,942,516.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,516.24/2,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.73

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