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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.97, 3,557.98 and 1,555.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.97, 3,557.98 and 1,555.42 is: 2,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.97 : 3,557.98 = 1,555.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.97/3,557.98 = 1,555.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.97x = 3,557.98 × 1,555.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.97x = 5,534,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534,153.25/2,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.15

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