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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.70, 3,233.55 and 2,119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.70, 3,233.55 and 2,119.70 is: 3,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.70 : 3,233.55 = 2,119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.70/3,233.55 = 2,119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.70x = 3,233.55 × 2,119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.70x = 6,854,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,854,155.94/2,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.55

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