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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.54, 2,326.42 and 1,383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.54, 2,326.42 and 1,383.41 is: 2,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.54 : 2,326.42 = 1,383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.54/2,326.42 = 1,383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.54x = 2,326.42 × 1,383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.54x = 3,218,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,400.24/1,555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.00

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