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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.60, 3,233.34 and 1,168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.60, 3,233.34 and 1,168.84 is: 1,753.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.60 : 3,233.34 = 1,168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.60/3,233.34 = 1,168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.60x = 3,233.34 × 1,168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.60x = 3,779,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,257.13/2,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.23

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