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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.68, 3,231.12 and 1,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.68, 3,231.12 and 1,114.24 is: 1,671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.68 : 3,231.12 = 1,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.68/3,231.12 = 1,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.68x = 3,231.12 × 1,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.68x = 3,600,243.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,243.15/2,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.67

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