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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.84, 3,315.06 and 1,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.84, 3,315.06 and 1,055.56 is: 1,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.84 : 3,315.06 = 1,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.84/3,315.06 = 1,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.84x = 3,315.06 × 1,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.84x = 3,499,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,244.73/2,209.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.48

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