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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.50, 3,245.02 and 1,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.50, 3,245.02 and 1,555.82 is: 2,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.50 : 3,245.02 = 1,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.50/3,245.02 = 1,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.50x = 3,245.02 × 1,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.50x = 5,048,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,646.90/2,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.08

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