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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.08, 3,233.63 and 1,058.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.08, 3,233.63 and 1,058.83 is: 1,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.08 : 3,233.63 = 1,058.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.08/3,233.63 = 1,058.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.08x = 3,233.63 × 1,058.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.08x = 3,423,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,864.45/2,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.74

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