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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.67, 3,233.70 and 1,062.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.67, 3,233.70 and 1,062.34 is: 1,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.67 : 3,233.70 = 1,062.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.67/3,233.70 = 1,062.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.67x = 3,233.70 × 1,062.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.67x = 3,435,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,288.86/2,157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.13

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