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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.67, 3,233.65 and 857.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.67, 3,233.65 and 857.13 is: 1,285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.67 : 3,233.65 = 857.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.67/3,233.65 = 857.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.67x = 3,233.65 × 857.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.67x = 2,771,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,658.42/2,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.75

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