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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.38, 4,524.36 and 1,555.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.38, 4,524.36 and 1,555.55 is: 2,334.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.38 : 4,524.36 = 1,555.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.38/4,524.36 = 1,555.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.38x = 4,524.36 × 1,555.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.38x = 7,037,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,879.51/3,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.00

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