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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.88, 3,232.32 and 1,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.88, 3,232.32 and 1,000 is: 1,500

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.88 : 3,232.32 = 1,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.88/3,232.32 = 1,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.88x = 3,232.32 × 1,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.88x = 3,232,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,320/2,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500

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