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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.79, 3,273.21 and 1,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.79, 3,273.21 and 1,453.14 is: 2,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.79 : 3,273.21 = 1,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.79/3,273.21 = 1,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.79x = 3,273.21 × 1,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.79x = 4,756,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756,432.38/2,185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.08

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