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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.56, 3,124.95 and 1,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.56, 3,124.95 and 1,555.80 is: 2,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.56 : 3,124.95 = 1,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.56/3,124.95 = 1,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.56x = 3,124.95 × 1,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.56x = 4,861,797.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861,797.21/2,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.85

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