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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.68, 3,232.62 and 1,115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.68, 3,232.62 and 1,115.24 is: 1,673.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.68 : 3,232.62 = 1,115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.68/3,232.62 = 1,115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.68x = 3,232.62 × 1,115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.68x = 3,605,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,147.13/2,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.17

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