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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.06, 3,450.92 and 1,556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.06, 3,450.92 and 1,556.47 is: 2,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.06 : 3,450.92 = 1,556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.06/3,450.92 = 1,556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.06x = 3,450.92 × 1,556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.06x = 5,371,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,228.42/2,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.30

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