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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.38, 3,230.31 and 1,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.38, 3,230.31 and 1,375.08 is: 2,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.38 : 3,230.31 = 1,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.38/3,230.31 = 1,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.38x = 3,230.31 × 1,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.38x = 4,441,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,934.67/2,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.86

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