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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.04, 3,311.66 and 1,556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.04, 3,311.66 and 1,556.76 is: 2,334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.04 : 3,311.66 = 1,556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.04/3,311.66 = 1,556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.04x = 3,311.66 × 1,556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.04x = 5,155,459.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,459.82/2,208.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.86

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