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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.57, 3,233.11 and 1,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.57, 3,233.11 and 1,231.44 is: 1,847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.57 : 3,233.11 = 1,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.57/3,233.11 = 1,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.57x = 3,233.11 × 1,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.57x = 3,981,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,380.98/2,154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.88

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