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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.77, 3,566.37 and 2,155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.77, 3,566.37 and 2,155.43 is: 3,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.77 : 3,566.37 = 2,155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.77/3,566.37 = 2,155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.77x = 3,566.37 × 2,155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.77x = 7,687,043.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,687,043.06/2,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.10

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