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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.12, 3,233.16 and 985.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.12, 3,233.16 and 985.79 is: 1,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.12 : 3,233.16 = 985.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.12/3,233.16 = 985.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.12x = 3,233.16 × 985.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.12x = 3,187,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,200.63/2,156.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.21

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