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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.80, 3,125.28 and 1,556.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.80, 3,125.28 and 1,556.05 is: 2,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.80 : 3,125.28 = 1,556.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.80/3,125.28 = 1,556.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.80x = 3,125.28 × 1,556.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.80x = 4,863,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,091.94/2,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.20

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