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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.29, 3,234.15 and 1,059.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.29, 3,234.15 and 1,059.77 is: 1,590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.29 : 3,234.15 = 1,059.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.29/3,234.15 = 1,059.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.29x = 3,234.15 × 1,059.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.29x = 3,427,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,438.97/2,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.24

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