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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.15, 3,234.14 and 1,181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.15, 3,234.14 and 1,181.93 is: 1,773.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.15 : 3,234.14 = 1,181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.15/3,234.14 = 1,181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.15x = 3,234.14 × 1,181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.15x = 3,822,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,533.70/2,155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.68

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