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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,035.84, 4,552.96 and 2,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,035.84, 4,552.96 and 2,155.76 is: 3,233.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,035.84 : 4,552.96 = 2,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,035.84/4,552.96 = 2,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,035.84x = 4,552.96 × 2,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,035.84x = 9,815,089.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815,089.05/3,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.07

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