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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.50, 3,232.20 and 1,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.50, 3,232.20 and 1,044.71 is: 1,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.50 : 3,232.20 = 1,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.50/3,232.20 = 1,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.50x = 3,232.20 × 1,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.50x = 3,376,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,716.08/2,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.29

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