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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.72, 2,330.46 and 937.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.72, 2,330.46 and 937.55 is: 1,404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.72 : 2,330.46 = 937.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.72/2,330.46 = 937.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.72x = 2,330.46 × 937.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.72x = 2,184,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,928.60/1,555.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.45

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