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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.59, 3,388.76 and 1,336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.59, 3,388.76 and 1,336.55 is: 1,844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.59 : 3,388.76 = 1,336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.59/3,388.76 = 1,336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.59x = 3,388.76 × 1,336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.59x = 4,529,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,223.55/2,455.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.45

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