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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.64, 3,979.68 and 1,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.64, 3,979.68 and 1,555.04 is: 2,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.64 : 3,979.68 = 1,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.64/3,979.68 = 1,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.64x = 3,979.68 × 1,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.64x = 6,188,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,188,561.59/2,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.98

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