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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.80, 3,155.43 and 1,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.80, 3,155.43 and 1,556.30 is: 2,327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.80 : 3,155.43 = 1,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.80/3,155.43 = 1,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.80x = 3,155.43 × 1,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.80x = 4,910,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,795.71/2,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.61

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