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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.29, 3,234.51 and 857.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.29, 3,234.51 and 857.13 is: 1,286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.29 : 3,234.51 = 857.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.29/3,234.51 = 857.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.29x = 3,234.51 × 857.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.29x = 2,772,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,395.56/2,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.32

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