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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.05, 3,233.70 and 1,556.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.05, 3,233.70 and 1,556.73 is: 2,147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.05 : 3,233.70 = 1,556.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.05/3,233.70 = 1,556.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.05x = 3,233.70 × 1,556.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.05x = 5,033,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,997.80/2,344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.56

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