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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.24, 3,232.62 and 595.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.24, 3,232.62 and 595.36 is: 892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.24 : 3,232.62 = 595.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.24/3,232.62 = 595.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.24x = 3,232.62 × 595.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.24x = 1,924,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,572.64/2,155.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.97

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