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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.26, 4,150.59 and 2,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.26, 4,150.59 and 2,155.60 is: 3,235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.26 : 4,150.59 = 2,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.26/4,150.59 = 2,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.26x = 4,150.59 × 2,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.26x = 8,947,011.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,011.80/2,765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.50

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