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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.47, 2,974.61 and 1,211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.47, 2,974.61 and 1,211.35 is: 1,671.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.47 : 2,974.61 = 1,211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.47/2,974.61 = 1,211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.47x = 2,974.61 × 1,211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.47x = 3,603,296.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,296.86/2,155.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.70

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