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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.60, 3,229.61 and 1,228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.60, 3,229.61 and 1,228.17 is: 1,840.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.60 : 3,229.61 = 1,228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.60/3,229.61 = 1,228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.60x = 3,229.61 × 1,228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.60x = 3,966,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,493.21/2,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.94

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