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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.11, 3,232.67 and 856.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.11, 3,232.67 and 856.50 is: 1,284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.11 : 3,232.67 = 856.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.11/3,232.67 = 856.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.11x = 3,232.67 × 856.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.11x = 2,768,777.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,777.57/2,155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.75

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