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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.05, 3,224.34 and 1,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.05, 3,224.34 and 1,181.84 is: 1,768.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.05 : 3,224.34 = 1,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.05/3,224.34 = 1,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.05x = 3,224.34 × 1,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.05x = 3,810,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,637.86/2,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.24

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