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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.48, 3,235.53 and 1,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.48, 3,235.53 and 1,291.40 is: 1,937.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.48 : 3,235.53 = 1,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.48/3,235.53 = 1,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.48x = 3,235.53 × 1,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.48x = 4,178,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,363.44/2,156.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.59

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