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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.54, 3,236.25 and 1,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.54, 3,236.25 and 1,230.80 is: 1,846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.54 : 3,236.25 = 1,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.54/3,236.25 = 1,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.54x = 3,236.25 × 1,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.54x = 3,983,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,164.93/2,157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.16

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