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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.68, 3,231.60 and 1,179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.68, 3,231.60 and 1,179.52 is: 1,769.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.68 : 3,231.60 = 1,179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.68/3,231.60 = 1,179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.68x = 3,231.60 × 1,179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.68x = 3,811,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,736.83/2,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.87

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