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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.55, 3,440.96 and 1,555.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.55, 3,440.96 and 1,555.23 is: 2,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.55 : 3,440.96 = 1,555.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.55/3,440.96 = 1,555.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.55x = 3,440.96 × 1,555.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.55x = 5,351,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,488.11/2,295.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.25

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