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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.49, 3,232.98 and 1,114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.49, 3,232.98 and 1,114.91 is: 1,672.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.49 : 3,232.98 = 1,114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.49/3,232.98 = 1,114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.49x = 3,232.98 × 1,114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.49x = 3,604,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,465.57/2,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.23

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