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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.20, 3,233.70 and 1,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.20, 3,233.70 and 1,289.50 is: 1,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.20 : 3,233.70 = 1,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.20/3,233.70 = 1,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.20x = 3,233.70 × 1,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.20x = 4,169,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,856.15/2,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.79

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