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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.20, 2,327.52 and 1,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.20, 2,327.52 and 1,513.44 is: 2,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.20 : 2,327.52 = 1,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.20/2,327.52 = 1,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.20x = 2,327.52 × 1,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.20x = 3,522,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,561.87/1,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.02

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