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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.96, 3,230.82 and 1,113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.96, 3,230.82 and 1,113.57 is: 1,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.96 : 3,230.82 = 1,113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.96/3,230.82 = 1,113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.96x = 3,230.82 × 1,113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.96x = 3,597,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,744.23/2,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.52

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