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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.55, 3,556.41 and 1,385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.55, 3,556.41 and 1,385.34 is: 2,073.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.55 : 3,556.41 = 1,385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.55/3,556.41 = 1,385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.55x = 3,556.41 × 1,385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.55x = 4,926,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,837.03/2,375.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.98

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