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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.84, 4,460.56 and 2,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.84, 4,460.56 and 2,153.72 is: 3,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.84 : 4,460.56 = 2,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.84/4,460.56 = 2,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.84x = 4,460.56 × 2,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.84x = 9,606,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,606,797.28/2,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.26

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