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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.20, 3,981.72 and 2,133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.20, 3,981.72 and 2,133.56 is: 3,199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.20 : 3,981.72 = 2,133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.20/3,981.72 = 2,133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.20x = 3,981.72 × 2,133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.20x = 8,495,238.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,495,238.52/2,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,199.47

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