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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.56, 3,232.32 and 1,555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.56, 3,232.32 and 1,555.32 is: 2,146.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.56 : 3,232.32 = 1,555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.56/3,232.32 = 1,555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.56x = 3,232.32 × 1,555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.56x = 5,027,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,291.94/2,341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.98

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