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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.79, 3,233.69 and 857.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.79, 3,233.69 and 857.26 is: 1,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.79 : 3,233.69 = 857.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.79/3,233.69 = 857.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.79x = 3,233.69 × 857.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.79x = 2,772,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,107.15/2,155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.89

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