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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.75, 2,973.96 and 1,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.75, 2,973.96 and 1,223.25 is: 1,688.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.75 : 2,973.96 = 1,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.75/2,973.96 = 1,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.75x = 2,973.96 × 1,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.75x = 3,637,896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,896.57/2,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.31

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