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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.55, 2,393.33 and 1,487.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.55, 2,393.33 and 1,487.55 is: 2,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.55 : 2,393.33 = 1,487.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.55/2,393.33 = 1,487.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.55x = 2,393.33 × 1,487.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.55x = 3,560,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,190.60/1,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.33

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