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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.35, 3,174.85 and 1,555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.35, 3,174.85 and 1,555.03 is: 2,145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.35 : 3,174.85 = 1,555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.35/3,174.85 = 1,555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.35x = 3,174.85 × 1,555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.35x = 4,936,984.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936,984.16/2,301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.26

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