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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.70, 4,217.55 and 2,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.70, 4,217.55 and 2,155.60 is: 3,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.70 : 4,217.55 = 2,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.70/4,217.55 = 2,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.70x = 4,217.55 × 2,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.70x = 9,091,350.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,091,350.78/2,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.40

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