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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.41, 3,084.55 and 2,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.41, 3,084.55 and 2,153.57 is: 2,975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.41 : 3,084.55 = 2,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.41/3,084.55 = 2,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.41x = 3,084.55 × 2,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.41x = 6,642,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,642,773.54/2,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.61

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