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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.98, 3,233.48 and 1,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.98, 3,233.48 and 1,060.13 is: 1,590.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.98 : 3,233.48 = 1,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.98/3,233.48 = 1,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.98x = 3,233.48 × 1,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.98x = 3,427,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,887.68/2,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.69

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