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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.14, 3,233.23 and 1,059.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.14, 3,233.23 and 1,059.29 is: 1,589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.14 : 3,233.23 = 1,059.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.14/3,233.23 = 1,059.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.14x = 3,233.23 × 1,059.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.14x = 3,424,928.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,928.21/2,154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.93

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