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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.96, 3,060.96 and 1,556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.96, 3,060.96 and 1,556.16 is: 2,329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.96 : 3,060.96 = 1,556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.96/3,060.96 = 1,556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.96x = 3,060.96 × 1,556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.96x = 4,763,343.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,763,343.51/2,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.31

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