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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.13, 2,332.70 and 1,460.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.13, 2,332.70 and 1,460.09 is: 2,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.13 : 2,332.70 = 1,460.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.13/2,332.70 = 1,460.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.13x = 2,332.70 × 1,460.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.13x = 3,405,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,944.64/1,555.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.14

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