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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.11, 3,232.55 and 595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.11, 3,232.55 and 595.13 is: 892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.11 : 3,232.55 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.11/3,232.55 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.11x = 3,232.55 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.11x = 1,923,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,768.34/2,155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.65

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