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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.60, 3,231.58 and 1,180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.60, 3,231.58 and 1,180.77 is: 1,770.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.60 : 3,231.58 = 1,180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.60/3,231.58 = 1,180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.60x = 3,231.58 × 1,180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.60x = 3,815,752.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,752.72/2,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.16

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