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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.40, 3,227.87 and 1,228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.40, 3,227.87 and 1,228.11 is: 1,839.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.40 : 3,227.87 = 1,228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.40/3,227.87 = 1,228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.40x = 3,227.87 × 1,228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.40x = 3,964,173.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,173.29/2,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.19

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