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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.50, 3,231.49 and 1,332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.50, 3,231.49 and 1,332.03 is: 1,996.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.50 : 3,231.49 = 1,332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.50/3,231.49 = 1,332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.50x = 3,231.49 × 1,332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.50x = 4,304,441.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,441.62/2,155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.96

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