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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.30, 3,232.41 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.30, 3,232.41 and 595.23 is: 892.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.30 : 3,232.41 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.30/3,232.41 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.30x = 3,232.41 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.30x = 1,924,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,027.40/2,155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.70

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