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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.48, 3,238.62 and 1,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.48, 3,238.62 and 1,335.52 is: 2,003.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.48 : 3,238.62 = 1,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.48/3,238.62 = 1,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.48x = 3,238.62 × 1,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.48x = 4,325,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,241.78/2,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.84

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