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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.12, 3,372.84 and 1,559.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.12, 3,372.84 and 1,559.52 is: 2,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.12 : 3,372.84 = 1,559.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.12/3,372.84 = 1,559.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.12x = 3,372.84 × 1,559.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.12x = 5,260,011.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,011.44/2,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.23

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