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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.66, 3,249.90 and 1,559.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.66, 3,249.90 and 1,559.37 is: 2,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.66 : 3,249.90 = 1,559.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.66/3,249.90 = 1,559.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.66x = 3,249.90 × 1,559.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.66x = 5,067,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,796.56/2,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.33

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