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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.00, 3,365.55 and 1,555.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.00, 3,365.55 and 1,555.00 is: 2,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.00 : 3,365.55 = 1,555.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.00/3,365.55 = 1,555.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.00x = 3,365.55 × 1,555.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.00x = 5,233,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,421.84/2,438.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.61

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