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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.23, 3,233.54 and 1,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.23, 3,233.54 and 1,116.18 is: 1,673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.23 : 3,233.54 = 1,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.23/3,233.54 = 1,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.23x = 3,233.54 × 1,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.23x = 3,609,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,215.18/2,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.08

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