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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.76, 3,237.45 and 1,432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.76, 3,237.45 and 1,432.19 is: 2,147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.76 : 3,237.45 = 1,432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.76/3,237.45 = 1,432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.76x = 3,237.45 × 1,432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.76x = 4,636,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,627.33/2,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.82

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