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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.35, 3,368.25 and 1,555.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.35, 3,368.25 and 1,555.83 is: 2,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.35 : 3,368.25 = 1,555.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.35/3,368.25 = 1,555.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.35x = 3,368.25 × 1,555.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.35x = 5,240,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,240,424.40/2,244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.95

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