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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.12, 3,233.38 and 1,230.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.12, 3,233.38 and 1,230.69 is: 1,844.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.12 : 3,233.38 = 1,230.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.12/3,233.38 = 1,230.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.12x = 3,233.38 × 1,230.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.12x = 3,979,288.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,288.43/2,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.72

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