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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.79, 3,237.78 and 1,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.79, 3,237.78 and 1,339.76 is: 2,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.79 : 3,237.78 = 1,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.79/3,237.78 = 1,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.79x = 3,237.78 × 1,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.79x = 4,337,856.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,856.23/2,155.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.19

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