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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.55, 3,447.45 and 2,465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.55, 3,447.45 and 2,465.55 is: 3,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.55 : 3,447.45 = 2,465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.55/3,447.45 = 2,465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.55x = 3,447.45 × 2,465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.55x = 8,499,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499,860.35/2,465.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.45

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