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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.71, 3,233.53 and 1,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.71, 3,233.53 and 1,425.12 is: 2,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.71 : 3,233.53 = 1,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.71/3,233.53 = 1,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.71x = 3,233.53 × 1,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.71x = 4,608,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,168.27/2,155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.66

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