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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.36, 3,232.56 and 856.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.36, 3,232.56 and 856.48 is: 1,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.36 : 3,232.56 = 856.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.36/3,232.56 = 856.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.36x = 3,232.56 × 856.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.36x = 2,768,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,622.99/2,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.53

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