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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.44, 3,779.40 and 2,155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.44, 3,779.40 and 2,155.14 is: 3,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.44 : 3,779.40 = 2,155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.44/3,779.40 = 2,155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.44x = 3,779.40 × 2,155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.44x = 8,145,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145,136.12/2,521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.35

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