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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.52, 2,976 and 1,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.52, 2,976 and 1,328 is: 1,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.52 : 2,976 = 1,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.52/2,976 = 1,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.52x = 2,976 × 1,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.52x = 3,952,128
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,128/2,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.49

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