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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.12, 3,230.38 and 1,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.12, 3,230.38 and 1,228.69 is: 1,841.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.12 : 3,230.38 = 1,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.12/3,230.38 = 1,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.12x = 3,230.38 × 1,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.12x = 3,969,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,126.46/2,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.72

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