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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.62, 3,316.82 and 1,555.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.62, 3,316.82 and 1,555.00 is: 2,144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.62 : 3,316.82 = 1,555.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.62/3,316.82 = 1,555.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.62x = 3,316.82 × 1,555.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.62x = 5,157,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,639.03/2,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,144.89

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