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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.56, 2,974.84 and 1,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.56, 2,974.84 and 1,211.54 is: 1,672.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.56 : 2,974.84 = 1,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.56/2,974.84 = 1,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.56x = 2,974.84 × 1,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.56x = 3,604,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,137.65/2,155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.02

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