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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.74, 2,147.73 and 1,135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.74, 2,147.73 and 1,135.62 is: 1,567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.74 : 2,147.73 = 1,135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.74/2,147.73 = 1,135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.74x = 2,147.73 × 1,135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.74x = 2,439,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,005.14/1,555.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.75

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