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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.52, 3,501.10 and 1,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.52, 3,501.10 and 1,556.64 is: 2,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.52 : 3,501.10 = 1,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.52/3,501.10 = 1,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.52x = 3,501.10 × 1,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.52x = 5,449,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,449,953.27/2,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,335.50

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