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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.46, 3,233.52 and 1,100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.46, 3,233.52 and 1,100.70 is: 1,651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.46 : 3,233.52 = 1,100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.46/3,233.52 = 1,100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.46x = 3,233.52 × 1,100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.46x = 3,559,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,135.46/2,155.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.22

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