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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.60, 3,230.40 and 2,117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.60, 3,230.40 and 2,117.15 is: 3,175.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.60 : 3,230.40 = 2,117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.60/3,230.40 = 2,117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.60x = 3,230.40 × 2,117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.60x = 6,839,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,839,241.36/2,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.73

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