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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.50, 3,233.55 and 1,115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.50, 3,233.55 and 1,115.61 is: 1,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.50 : 3,233.55 = 1,115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.50/3,233.55 = 1,115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.50x = 3,233.55 × 1,115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.50x = 3,607,380.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,380.72/2,155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.57

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