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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.68, 3,227.56 and 1,229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.68, 3,227.56 and 1,229.68 is: 1,842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.68 : 3,227.56 = 1,229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.68/3,227.56 = 1,229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.68x = 3,227.56 × 1,229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.68x = 3,968,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,865.98/2,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.83

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