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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.56, 3,232.34 and 1,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.56, 3,232.34 and 1,183.52 is: 1,772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.56 : 3,232.34 = 1,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.56/3,232.34 = 1,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.56x = 3,232.34 × 1,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.56x = 3,825,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,539.04/2,158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.26

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