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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.15, 3,232.80 and 595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.15, 3,232.80 and 595.27 is: 892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.15 : 3,232.80 = 595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.15/3,232.80 = 595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.15x = 3,232.80 × 595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.15x = 1,924,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,388.86/2,155.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.93

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