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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.64, 3,228.30 and 1,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.64, 3,228.30 and 1,000.20 is: 1,499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.64 : 3,228.30 = 1,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.64/3,228.30 = 1,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.64x = 3,228.30 × 1,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.64x = 3,228,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,945.66/2,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.30

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