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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.68, 3,225.78 and 1,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.68, 3,225.78 and 1,055.72 is: 1,581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.68 : 3,225.78 = 1,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.68/3,225.78 = 1,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.68x = 3,225.78 × 1,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.68x = 3,405,504.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,504.33/2,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.98

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