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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.42, 3,235.90 and 1,117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.42, 3,235.90 and 1,117.54 is: 1,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.42 : 3,235.90 = 1,117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.42/3,235.90 = 1,117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.42x = 3,235.90 × 1,117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.42x = 3,616,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,247.69/2,155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.75

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