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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.63, 3,245.49 and 1,556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.63, 3,245.49 and 1,556.27 is: 2,146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.63 : 3,245.49 = 1,556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.63/3,245.49 = 1,556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.63x = 3,245.49 × 1,556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.63x = 5,050,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,842.49/2,352.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.89

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