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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.02, 3,365.04 and 1,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.02, 3,365.04 and 1,555.12 is: 2,146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.02 : 3,365.04 = 1,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.02/3,365.04 = 1,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.02x = 3,365.04 × 1,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.02x = 5,233,041.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,041.00/2,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.43

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