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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.41, 3,647.03 and 1,555.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.41, 3,647.03 and 1,555.57 is: 2,331.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.41 : 3,647.03 = 1,555.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.41/3,647.03 = 1,555.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.41x = 3,647.03 × 1,555.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.41x = 5,673,210.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,210.46/2,433.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.38

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