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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.63, 4,416.87 and 1,555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.63, 4,416.87 and 1,555.45 is: 2,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.63 : 4,416.87 = 1,555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.63/4,416.87 = 1,555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.63x = 4,416.87 × 1,555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.63x = 6,870,220.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,220.44/2,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.34

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