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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.27, 3,567.12 and 2,155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.27, 3,567.12 and 2,155.93 is: 3,226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.27 : 3,567.12 = 2,155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.27/3,567.12 = 2,155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.27x = 3,567.12 × 2,155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.27x = 7,690,443.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,690,443.19/2,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.85

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