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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.55, 3,681.95 and 1,155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.55, 3,681.95 and 1,155.33 is: 1,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.55 : 3,681.95 = 1,155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.55/3,681.95 = 1,155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.55x = 3,681.95 × 1,155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.55x = 4,253,861.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,861.52/2,456.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.64

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