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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.88, 3,690.72 and 1,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.88, 3,690.72 and 1,555.20 is: 2,145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.88 : 3,690.72 = 1,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.88/3,690.72 = 1,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.88x = 3,690.72 × 1,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.88x = 5,739,807.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,807.74/2,674.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.82

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