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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.13, 3,233.36 and 1,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.13, 3,233.36 and 1,278.88 is: 1,917.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.13 : 3,233.36 = 1,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.13/3,233.36 = 1,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.13x = 3,233.36 × 1,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.13x = 4,135,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,074.55/2,156.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.82

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