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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.26, 3,237.34 and 1,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.26, 3,237.34 and 1,231.49 is: 1,847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.26 : 3,237.34 = 1,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.26/3,237.34 = 1,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.26x = 3,237.34 × 1,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.26x = 3,986,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,732.57/2,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.20

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