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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.57, 3,233.59 and 1,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.57, 3,233.59 and 1,114.86 is: 1,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.57 : 3,233.59 = 1,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.57/3,233.59 = 1,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.57x = 3,233.59 × 1,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.57x = 3,605,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,009.49/2,154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.20

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