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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.67, 4,553.43 and 1,555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.67, 4,553.43 and 1,555.65 is: 2,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.67 : 4,553.43 = 1,555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.67/4,553.43 = 1,555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.67x = 4,553.43 × 1,555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.67x = 7,083,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,543.38/3,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.67

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