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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.64, 3,634.74 and 1,556.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.64, 3,634.74 and 1,556.44 is: 2,336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.64 : 3,634.74 = 1,556.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.64/3,634.74 = 1,556.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.64x = 3,634.74 × 1,556.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.64x = 5,657,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657,254.73/2,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,336.13

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