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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.55, 3,232.72 and 595.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.55, 3,232.72 and 595.18 is: 892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.55 : 3,232.72 = 595.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.55/3,232.72 = 595.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.55x = 3,232.72 × 595.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.55x = 1,924,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,047.31/2,155.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.60

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