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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.52, 3,233.28 and 1,001.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.52, 3,233.28 and 1,001.12 is: 1,501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.52 : 3,233.28 = 1,001.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.52/3,233.28 = 1,001.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.52x = 3,233.28 × 1,001.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.52x = 3,236,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,236,901.27/2,155.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.68

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