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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.86, 3,233.76 and 1,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.86, 3,233.76 and 1,114.60 is: 1,673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.86 : 3,233.76 = 1,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.86/3,233.76 = 1,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.86x = 3,233.76 × 1,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.86x = 3,604,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,348.90/2,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.44

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