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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,159.55, 3,237.57 and 1,234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,159.55, 3,237.57 and 1,234.53 is: 1,850.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,159.55 : 3,237.57 = 1,234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,159.55/3,237.57 = 1,234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,159.55x = 3,237.57 × 1,234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,159.55x = 3,996,877.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,877.29/2,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.79

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