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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.55, 2,942.69 and 1,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.55, 2,942.69 and 1,575.13 is: 2,170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.55 : 2,942.69 = 1,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.55/2,942.69 = 1,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.55x = 2,942.69 × 1,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.55x = 4,635,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,115.10/2,135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.45

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