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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.82, 4,536.84 and 2,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.82, 4,536.84 and 2,155.26 is: 3,224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.82 : 4,536.84 = 2,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.82/4,536.84 = 2,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.82x = 4,536.84 × 2,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.82x = 9,778,069.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,778,069.78/3,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.09

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