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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.52, 3,229.92 and 1,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.52, 3,229.92 and 1,555.20 is: 2,147.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.52 : 3,229.92 = 1,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.52/3,229.92 = 1,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.52x = 3,229.92 × 1,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.52x = 5,023,171.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,171.58/2,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.09

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