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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.84, 3,236.68 and 1,337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.84, 3,236.68 and 1,337.52 is: 2,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.84 : 3,236.68 = 1,337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.84/3,236.68 = 1,337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.84x = 3,236.68 × 1,337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.84x = 4,329,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,124.23/2,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.23

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