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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.34, 3,498.95 and 1,555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.34, 3,498.95 and 1,555.17 is: 2,335.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.34 : 3,498.95 = 1,555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.34/3,498.95 = 1,555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.34x = 3,498.95 × 1,555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.34x = 5,441,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,465.96/2,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.05

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