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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.36, 3,232.94 and 1,230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.36, 3,232.94 and 1,230.99 is: 1,844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.36 : 3,232.94 = 1,230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.36/3,232.94 = 1,230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.36x = 3,232.94 × 1,230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.36x = 3,979,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,710.66/2,157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.71

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