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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.24, 3,204.55 and 1,555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.24, 3,204.55 and 1,555.56 is: 2,323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.24 : 3,204.55 = 1,555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.24/3,204.55 = 1,555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.24x = 3,204.55 × 1,555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.24x = 4,984,869.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,869.80/2,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.69

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