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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.36, 4,132.68 and 1,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.36, 4,132.68 and 1,216 is: 1,823.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.36 : 4,132.68 = 1,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.36/4,132.68 = 1,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.36x = 4,132.68 × 1,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.36x = 5,025,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,338.88/2,755.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.84

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