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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.84, 3,505.32 and 1,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.84, 3,505.32 and 1,556.72 is: 2,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.84 : 3,505.32 = 1,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.84/3,505.32 = 1,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.84x = 3,505.32 × 1,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.84x = 5,456,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,801.75/2,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.12

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