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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.12, 3,223.74 and 2,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.12, 3,223.74 and 2,023.90 is: 3,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.12 : 3,223.74 = 2,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.12/3,223.74 = 2,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.12x = 3,223.74 × 2,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.12x = 6,524,527.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,524,527.39/2,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.45

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