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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.70, 3,231.15 and 856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.70, 3,231.15 and 856.08 is: 1,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.70 : 3,231.15 = 856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.70/3,231.15 = 856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.70x = 3,231.15 × 856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.70x = 2,766,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,122.89/2,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.36

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