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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.32, 3,225.37 and 1,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.32, 3,225.37 and 1,055.44 is: 1,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.32 : 3,225.37 = 1,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.32/3,225.37 = 1,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.32x = 3,225.37 × 1,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.32x = 3,404,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,184.51/2,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.63

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