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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.52, 3,231.70 and 785.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.52, 3,231.70 and 785.52 is: 1,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.52 : 3,231.70 = 785.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.52/3,231.70 = 785.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.52x = 3,231.70 × 785.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.52x = 2,538,564.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,564.98/2,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.80

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