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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.66, 3,565.30 and 1,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.66, 3,565.30 and 1,553.70 is: 2,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.66 : 3,565.30 = 1,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.66/3,565.30 = 1,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.66x = 3,565.30 × 1,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.66x = 5,539,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,539,406.61/2,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.73

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