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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.19, 3,226.98 and 1,055.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.19, 3,226.98 and 1,055.18 is: 1,582.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.19 : 3,226.98 = 1,055.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.19/3,226.98 = 1,055.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.19x = 3,226.98 × 1,055.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.19x = 3,405,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,044.76/2,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.13

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