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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.70, 3,489.94 and 1,455.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.70, 3,489.94 and 1,455.00 is: 2,177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.70 : 3,489.94 = 1,455.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.70/3,489.94 = 1,455.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.70x = 3,489.94 × 1,455.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.70x = 5,077,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077,857.97/2,331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.75

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