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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.67, 3,232.73 and 1,331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.67, 3,232.73 and 1,331.80 is: 1,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.67 : 3,232.73 = 1,331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.67/3,232.73 = 1,331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.67x = 3,232.73 × 1,331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.67x = 4,305,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,349.81/2,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.15

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