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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.30, 3,228.96 and 1,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.30, 3,228.96 and 1,423.64 is: 2,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.30 : 3,228.96 = 1,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.30/3,228.96 = 1,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.30x = 3,228.96 × 1,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.30x = 4,596,876.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,876.61/2,156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.84

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