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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.59, 3,368.61 and 1,556.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.59, 3,368.61 and 1,556.06 is: 2,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.59 : 3,368.61 = 1,556.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.59/3,368.61 = 1,556.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.59x = 3,368.61 × 1,556.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.59x = 5,241,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,767.70/2,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.29

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