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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.82, 3,233.61 and 1,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.82, 3,233.61 and 1,277.94 is: 1,918.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.82 : 3,233.61 = 1,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.82/3,233.61 = 1,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.82x = 3,233.61 × 1,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.82x = 4,132,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,359.56/2,153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.62

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