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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.97, 3,436.20 and 1,555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.97, 3,436.20 and 1,555.31 is: 2,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.97 : 3,436.20 = 1,555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.97/3,436.20 = 1,555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.97x = 3,436.20 × 1,555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.97x = 5,344,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,344,339.04/2,290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.79

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