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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.32, 3,233.16 and 1,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.32, 3,233.16 and 1,060.20 is: 1,590.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.32 : 3,233.16 = 1,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.32/3,233.16 = 1,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.32x = 3,233.16 × 1,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.32x = 3,427,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,796.23/2,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.39

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