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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.15, 3,229.34 and 1,555.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.15, 3,229.34 and 1,555.62 is: 2,146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.15 : 3,229.34 = 1,555.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.15/3,229.34 = 1,555.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.15x = 3,229.34 × 1,555.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.15x = 5,023,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,618.11/2,340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.71

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