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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.87, 3,233.67 and 1,169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.87, 3,233.67 and 1,169.84 is: 1,753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.87 : 3,233.67 = 1,169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.87/3,233.67 = 1,169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.87x = 3,233.67 × 1,169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.87x = 3,782,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,782,884.60/2,157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.06

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