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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.18, 3,235.20 and 1,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.18, 3,235.20 and 1,571.08 is: 2,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.18 : 3,235.20 = 1,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.18/3,235.20 = 1,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.18x = 3,235.20 × 1,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.18x = 5,082,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,758.02/2,155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.39

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