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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.97, 3,232.33 and 1,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.97, 3,232.33 and 1,233.04 is: 1,846.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.97 : 3,232.33 = 1,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.97/3,232.33 = 1,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.97x = 3,232.33 × 1,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.97x = 3,985,592.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985,592.18/2,157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.92

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