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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,699.52, 2,544.96 and 1,556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,699.52, 2,544.96 and 1,556.96 is: 2,331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,699.52 : 2,544.96 = 1,556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,699.52/2,544.96 = 1,556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,699.52x = 2,544.96 × 1,556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,699.52x = 3,962,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,400.92/1,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.48

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