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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.96, 3,231.48 and 1,977.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.96, 3,231.48 and 1,977.52 is: 2,961.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.96 : 3,231.48 = 1,977.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.96/3,231.48 = 1,977.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.96x = 3,231.48 × 1,977.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.96x = 6,390,316.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,390,316.33/2,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.28

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