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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.50, 3,232.51 and 1,463.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.50, 3,232.51 and 1,463.23 is: 2,193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.50 : 3,232.51 = 1,463.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.50/3,232.51 = 1,463.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.50x = 3,232.51 × 1,463.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.50x = 4,729,905.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,905.99/2,156.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.32

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