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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.32, 3,230.46 and 857.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.32, 3,230.46 and 857.16 is: 1,284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.32 : 3,230.46 = 857.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.32/3,230.46 = 857.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.32x = 3,230.46 × 857.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.32x = 2,769,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,021.09/2,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.74

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