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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.73, 3,233.31 and 838.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.73, 3,233.31 and 838.91 is: 1,258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.73 : 3,233.31 = 838.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.73/3,233.31 = 838.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.73x = 3,233.31 × 838.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.73x = 2,712,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,439.93/2,155.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.25

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