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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.36, 2,499.60 and 1,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.36, 2,499.60 and 1,555 is: 2,336.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.36 : 2,499.60 = 1,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.36/2,499.60 = 1,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.36x = 2,499.60 × 1,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.36x = 3,886,878
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,878/1,663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.76

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