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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.08, 4,132.88 and 1,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.08, 4,132.88 and 1,215.24 is: 1,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.08 : 4,132.88 = 1,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.08/4,132.88 = 1,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.08x = 4,132.88 × 1,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.08x = 5,022,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,441.09/2,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.97

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