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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.38, 4,353.45 and 2,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.38, 4,353.45 and 2,159.28 is: 2,980.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.38 : 4,353.45 = 2,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.38/4,353.45 = 2,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.38x = 4,353.45 × 2,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.38x = 9,400,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,317.52/3,154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.08

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