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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.58, 3,682.29 and 915.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.58, 3,682.29 and 915.50 is: 1,372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.58 : 3,682.29 = 915.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.58/3,682.29 = 915.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.58x = 3,682.29 × 915.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.58x = 3,371,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,136.50/2,455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.85

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